Temporary 1.0 FTE/37.5 hours per week

Competition #3636 The Chinook School Division requires a full time (1.0 FTE) temporary student services counsellor beginning January 8, 2025 through January 25, 2026. The counsellor position will be responsible for all in-school counselling duties apart from career counselling. The counsellor will provide service to Eastend School, Maple Creek Composite School and Wymark School within the Chinook School Division #211.The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to: demonstrate an understanding of the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;

present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;

identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity and;

take meaningful action.

Duties:

The Student Services Counsellor will: Ensure that students have opportunity and support in dealing with both day-to-day challenges and significant barriers to their learning and life;

Ensure that students and families are able to access additional resources and personnel in pursuit of wellness;

Lead preventative measures and programs in school endeavors that build skills in students, the school, and the community;

Advocate for students and assist them in restoring relationships and making plans for student/youth and community contributions;

Contribute to the development of a strong, diverse and effective team within the school.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division. Desired Qualifications: Training, education and experience in psychology, counselling or social work is required;

Effective interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students and family members;

Comfort and ability to work in crisis management areas;

Ability to build skills in staff, student, and family members.

Salary range: $59,459 to $102,048 based on experience and educationPlease submit your application electronically via Apply to Education including a cover letter addressed to Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources (indicating competition #3636 ), a rsum, complete with three references and any supporting documents by November 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM. For more information about this position, please contact Kevin Kleisinger, Superintendent of Learning at (306)778-9200.Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search.While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer