HS - School Counsellor

Government of Nova Scotia; Hantsport; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a School Counsellor to play a key role in designing and delivering the school counselling program. Applicants must have a valid Nova Scotia Teachers License, five years of teaching experience, and a Master's degree in Counselling. Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to inclusivity are essential. This role offers a part-time contract and emphasizes a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teachers License.
• Five years of appropriate teaching experience.
• Strong competencies in guidance and counselling.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the Comprehensive School Counselling Program.
• Provide guidance to students and staff.
• Collaborate with educational professionals.

Skills

Counselling

Teaching

Communication

Education

Masters of Education Degree in Counselling

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

School Counsellor

0.50 FTE

Term

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scota Teachers' Provincial Agreement

Posting Closes at Midnight, August 18th, 2025

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

A professional school counsellor has a significant role to play in the design and delivery of the Comprehensive School Counselling Program. The school counsellor must be a licensed teacher with a graduate degree in counselling. The school counsellor must demonstrate competencies in the areas of knowledge, skill and attitude for Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling.

Qualifications

· A valid Nova Scotia Teachers License;

· Has five (5) years of appropriate teaching experience;

· Has a Masters of Education Degree in Counselling from an accredited university including a school based practicum.

Applicant Responsibilities

Provide 3 professional/supervisory, work-related references, their email addresses and their phone numbers in your SuccessFactors application. References must be able to speak to an applicant’s teaching abilities.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.