Date Issued: April 17, 2024 POSITION
Worksite: Kwyeqel Secondary School
Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time
Assignment Area(s): Generalist Grades 9-12 and Counsellor
Salary Range: $50,000 to $107,000 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)
Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position. If we have no qualified applicants, we are willing to consider applicants who do not possess the qualifications for this assignment but who are willing to undertake a program of professional study to become fully qualified as per the criteria set out in this posting. There will also be required in-service for the successful candidate to complete.
Deadline for Applications: April 25, 2024 12:00 pmElectronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:
extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment
knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Educations current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
Masters degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling
knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Educations current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services, as it relates to behavior and mental health support
demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments
knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel
training and experience in conflict resolution and addiction protocol
demonstrated successful Secondary School experience in school-based counselling
excellent leadership, organizational and coordination skills
an understanding of bursary and scholarship opportunities and processes
demonstrated ability to motivate students who are disadvantaged or have dysfunctional behaviour patterns to attend school regularly
demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
willingness to assist with the leadership of the School Based Team
demonstrated sensitivity, awareness and understanding of adolescent development and enthusiasm for developing positive relationships to motivate young adults to achieve at a high level, and to inspire confidence and self-worth
ability to teach in combined grade classrooms where the teacher develops a mindset that sees all the students as a group of learners with a range of needs and interests
ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts, processes, and skills to solve problems and make decisions in a variety of situations, including real-life scenarios
ability to design lessons for a strong commitment to literacy development that promotes the ability to understand, critically analyze, and create a variety of forms of communication including oral, written, digital and multimediaFor Further Information Contact: Sharon Bernard, Principal (604) 792-9277