(0.50) term School Counsellor position.  Duties to commence September 10, 2025. 

As School Counsellor, you will be a part of the school-based service delivery team and be responsible for the development of an annual comprehensive school guidance program which outlines the implementation of interventions that promote the holistic development of students.

Reporting to the Principal or designate, you will provide leadership to school staff, service to students, implement assessments, and participate in response planning for possible critical incidents/traumatic events. As part of the school's service delivery team you will further the aims and objectives of NLSchools and support improved educational opportunities through program support. 

As a School Counsellor, your work will be guided by the application of the Standards of Practice for School Counsellors which are: comprehensive school guidance program; education system and ethical responsibilities; student development, diversity; comprehensive assessment; counseling and career development; and crisis intervention. 

This position will be a blended position of Onsite and Virtual Service.  Travel to the Family of Schools system and in person visits to the school(s) are required.  NLSchools invites applications from candidates that can commit to this expectation.

The Onsite Service component of the position will require on site presence to the school(s) that the position services at a minimum of five (5) school/site visits per year.  

Given travel and geography, these five visits should be at least a week long in duration servicing one or multiple schools, depending on caseload.  Onsite support should be provided to all on caseload at some point during the year.  Travel costs to be covered as per NLSchools policy.

These visits could be arranged as a support team if others are also servicing the school in this capacity.  

Onsite visits will occur in September and June and at least three other times throughout the year as required by the support team.  Additional visits can be arranged and some may be required by immediate supervisor if presence is needed to support the school community.

The Virtual Service component of the position will involve daily support to the school(s) related to the promotion, planning and management of tasks relative to the learning and development of students. 

Virtual service can be done at a school or NLSchools office location in which the incumbent is located, depending on availability or at a location that is mutually agreed by the employer and the employee, provided technology is available and privacy can be maintained.  

Expectations for both on-site and daily virtual guidance services will be guided by an annual comprehensive school guidance plan developed in consultation with the guidance advisory committee. 

A calendar reflecting appropriate time commitments and priorities would need to be developed and communicated to school administrator(s) in consultation with immediate supervisor.

Additional information regarding the Standards can be found here.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of proactive measures in creating a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment. 
• Demonstrated experiences in individual and group counseling and in utilizing data and resources to support student and school community needs. 
• Extensive understanding of the assessment process and its implications for student learning and adherence to the comprehensive assessment guidelines established by the Department of Education .
• Understanding of and the ability to implement comprehensive assessments which may include formal assessment of achievement and cognitive ability (Level A, B, and C Assessments). 
• Knowledge of information contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) pertinent to students served. 
• Extensive understanding of the diversity of human growth, development, behavior, learning, and the promotion of the holistic development of students, and demonstrated knowledge of child development and knowledge of the diverse learning needs of students. 
• A thorough understanding of the ethical requirements in providing a comprehensive school guidance program. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholder groups that support the comprehensive school guidance program. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in collaboration with students and parents/ guardians in decision making. 
• Success in fostering partnerships, conflict mediation and resolution, facilitation, collaboration and consultation.
• Strong team-building, time management, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of the process of career development for students from K-12. 
• Strong understanding of legislation related to child protection, children, and youth.
• Understanding of the education system and supports the learning and development of students.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning to inform personal practice. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Education 
• Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, including courses in psychological assessments
• This position may require the use of a personal vehicle and require travel

SALARY AND INCENTIVES:  

• Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.
• Please note, the following incentives are PRO-RATED if a teacher works less than a full contract or on periods of unpaid leave.
• A taxable $2040.00 annual Isolation Allowance paid to all Labrador teachers on a b-weekly basis. Please refer to Article 24.02 of the Collective Agreement.
• A taxable Labrador and Travel Allowance calculated based on school location and dependants. The bonus is prorated if a teacher works less than a full school year or if not full time.  Please follow the link for details or refer to Collective Agreement.
• For those that need to relocate to Labrador, a One Time Only Round Trip Travel Claim in and out of the school community to your home location during the first year, to a maximum of $1700.00. One travel claim is paid upon arrival to the community through the travel claim system and the other paid at the end of the school year when you arrive home.
• If required, a subsidized housing unit may be available in Labrador City and Wabush.

Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.

REMINDER: Electronic eOFFERs only with 24 hour expiration - applicants must monitor their email accounts.

If Interview Required: Please note that candidates designated as Highly Recommended and Recommended in 2023 or 2024 individual or pool competitions will have that designation carried over for 2025 and will not require an interview for similar positions.

Interviews that occur during this hiring season will be designated as Recommendable or Not Recommendable at this time.  Thus, going forward, the Recommendable designation will carry over and will equal the Highly Recommendable that will be phased out.