Guidance Counselor Teacher-Secondary

Mundo Peetabeck Education Authority; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational authority in Canada is seeking a full-time Guidance Counselor to provide academic and personal support to students. The ideal candidate will integrate First Nations cultural knowledge into the curriculum and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Preferred qualifications include certification from the Ontario College of Teachers. Competitive benefits include rent-free teacherages and group insurance.

Benefits

Rent-free teacherages with internet included

Group Insurance Benefits

Incentive-free rent

Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan

Travel allowance of 7500.00 CAD annually

Qualifications

• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience as a Guidance Counselor preferred.
• Must have an Ontario Teaching Certificate.
• Must be a member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, personal, and career counseling to support student development.
• Incorporate First Nation cultural knowledge into teaching.
• Assist students with course selection and goal setting.
• Identify and refer students to appropriate support services.
• Provide crisis management for students with behavioral challenges.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Excellent computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Knowledge of First Nations culture

Education

Ontario College of Teachers certification

Job description

MUNDO PEETABECK EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Fort Albany First Nation is Cree Nation community along the west coast of James Bay. With a population of approximately 1,200 people within the community itself, Fort Albany First Nation serves around 5,000 band members that it shares with Kashechewan First Nation.

Mundo Peetabeck Education Authorities mission and vision statements are to focus life-long learning for all by promoting traditional values, retention of Cree language and achieving student success while maintaining a safe and positive environment. Mundo Peetabeck will provide the leadership to motivate and encourage all residents to work together to benefit the future aspirations of the community. To ensure the continuation of traditional values, enhance community involvement, provide personal and academic support by implementing Seven Grandfather Teachings. Teamwork with everyone involved and also sharing our traditional values with everyone in the community.

POSITION: Guidance Counselor

Job Types: Full-time

Included Benefits:

• Teacherages are rent-free and internet is included
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Plus incentive-free rent
• Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan
• Great West Life Dental, Health, and Life insurance.
• Travel 7500.00 a year

License/Certification:

• Ontario College of Teachers certification (preferred)
• As our ideal candidate for this role, you will have knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices, and be able to integrate First Nations cultural knowledge and activities into the curriculum. In addition, you will have excellent computer literacy skills, along with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Experience as a Guidance Counselor would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, personal, and career counseling to support student development
• Incorporating First Nation cultural knowledge and activities into the curriculum and classroom teaching, in collaboration with the Language and Cultural coordinator
• Participating in ongoing Professional Development
• Assist students with course selection and goal setting
• Identify and refer students to appropriate support services and community resources
• Providing necessary information to the Principal for reports
• Coordinating meetings with parents and other professionals when necessary
• you will need an Ontario Teaching Certificate and excellent leadership skills.
• Knowledge of First Nations culture and experience with First Nations students is an asset, along with possessing excellent interpersonal skills and classroom management skills.
• You will need to be a member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing, and be able to demonstrate a professional work ethic and experience in a leadership position.
• Responsible for the delivery of a structured environment that includes the use of diverse evidence based strategies for the support of students
• Plans and supports implementation of the essential components of an instructional program for students to include: early intervention, predictability and structure, functional analysis of behaviours, development of behaviour intervention plans and systematic data monitoring.
• Provides support for the development of individualized student and family- centered educational plans in collaboration with school teams and district administrators.
• Works with members of school teams to assess student needs, determine appropriate interventions, set up appropriate progress monitoring plans, analyze student data in order to provide appropriate behavioural supports for students.
• Assists in the implementation of individualized transition plans to ensure that students receive skills necessary for successful full-time re-entry in general education classrooms
• Provides crisis response and management for students who are experiencing significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Keeps appropriate records and inform administration and staff of student or family contacts
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Finally, it is important that you are willing to participate in local community and cultural events

Please send resume to: [e-mail]

*If hired, Current Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Screening Vector required