Full-time PERMANENT School Counsellor at Waterford Valley High School, St. John's  Duties to commence September 2, 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. 

Additional information regarding the Standards can be found here: The Standards of Practice for School  Counsellors

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

Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement. 

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.