0.5 FTE Guidance Counsellor - Carman Collegiate

Competition: #015-24-25
0.5 FTE Guidance Counsellor
Carman Collegiate
General Teacher Contract

The Prairie Rose School Division acknowledges that it is in Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

0.5 FTE Guidance Counsellor effective September 3, 2024.

The Guidance Counsellor will work collaboratively, cooperatively, and consultatively with staff and outside supports to help all students achieve academically, physically, developmentally, socially, emotionally, and behaviourally. Guidance counsellors have a strong knowledge base of the PRSD continuum of services.

Qualifications:
• Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate
• Education in the counseling area at the Pre-masters or Master's level or in the process of completing may be considered
• Minimum of five years successful teaching experience, preferably in a grades 6-12 counseling area, with emphasis on program development and at-risk student intervention
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Experience and Abilities:
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of guidance education learning outcomes and curricular connections across a range of grade levels appropriate to the position.
• Assist school personnel and/or parents/guardians to identify students requiring learning or social/emotional supports/interventions.
• Determine individualized intervention goals and establish strategies and techniques to facilitate development of the targeted skills
• Demonstrate exceptional ability to form positive relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Demonstrate discretion respecting the privacy and integrity of others in accordance with applicable legislation, policy and professional code of conduct.
• Demonstrate skills to assess a situation and to support appropriately.
• Experience with writing and implementing behaviour intervention plans.
• Experience with writing and implementing safety plans.
• Experience with collaborating with an in school student support team.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Pursue continuous professional growth.
• Experience with ASSIST, Sources of Strength, Kids in the Know, and Zones of Regulation considered an asset.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Principal Mary Reimer at 204-745-2001.

Application must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date and include an up-to-date resume detailing qualifications, experience and/or other relevant information and three references who can provide information on your ability.

Human Resources, Box 1510, 45 Main Street South, Carman, MB R0G 0J0;
by Fax: 204-745-3699; or e-mail to: hr@prsdmb.ca

Closing Date: April 15, 2024

Clear criminal record and abuse checks are required of all employees of the school division. Prairie Rose School Division reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all submitted references. We thank all for applying, but only applications leading to interviews will be acknowledged. Accessibility resources will be provided upon request. This document is available in alternate formats by request.