Permanent Part-Time School Counsellor

The Good Spirit School Division Invites applications for Permanent Part-Time School Counsellor Good Spirit Education Complex - Based out of Kamsack Comprehensive Institute in Kamsack, SK. The School Counsellor is a specialist who provides support for students with intensive needs. These personnel consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents and other personnel or agencies to support student success at school. Furthermore, the School Counsellor acts as a liaison between the school, home, community and other agencies to help students function effectively and achieve their fullest potential. Assignment/Contract 0.5 FTE (18.75 hours per week) - Permanent - Out-of-Scope Salary In accordance with the current board approved Out-Of-Scope Salary Grid Contact Details Jackelyn Spencer, Student Services Consultant 306-786-5500 Assignment And Term This position is permanent 0.5 FTE. Hours of work per day are based on the needs of the school up to a maximum of 7.5 hours. This position is based out of Kamsack Comprehensive Institute. Qualifications Post-secondary degree in a field of research related to Human Services, such as Social Work or Psychology. Three (3) to five (5) years related work experience. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow direction. Must work well with others and independently. Excellent time management skills. Strong organizational skills. The successful candidate will collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary student services team to: Develop consistent, research-based practices that strive to support student learning and system improvement within a collaborative culture. Provide direct counselling services to students and participate in the identification and planning process with regard to unmet needs of children and youth in the school. Provide ongoing assessment and consultation regarding goals and activities to optimize the ability of students to function in their educational, home, and community environments. Provide written reports regarding student assessment and recommendations and share them with parents and school division personnel through team meetings. In Addition, The Successful Candidate Will Keep an electronic record of services provided to students using a school division data system. Provide workshops and conduct class presentations and prevention programs on topics such as anti-bullying, abuse, social skills, etc. Apply ethical standards of professional practice in the delivery of school counseling services, observing relevant laws and policies that govern practice. Conduct home visitations when deemed necessary and appropriate. Salary And Benefits The School Division offers a competitive compensation package. The School Counsellor shall receive a salary of Class lll, lV or V on the STF grid from Step 1 to Step 8 depending on qualifications, education, and experience. Further benefits include a comprehensive health and dental benefit plan, opportunity to attend professional development seminars and travel compensation. Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment. The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide a safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, responsibility, learning, diversity and perseverance ensure "Students Come First" and "Learning Without Limits...Achievement for All." We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Good Spirit School Division, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that GSSD may contact informal references not listed in your application package. We encourage all applicants to check our website regularly for ongoing vacancies that may be of interest to you.

Provide direct counselling services and support for students with intensive needs while collaborating with teachers, parents, and community agencies. Develop research-based practices and conduct prevention programs on topics such as anti-bullying and social skills.

Requires a post-secondary degree in Human Services, such as Social Work or Psychology, and three to five years of related work experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Comprehensive Health Benefit Plan • Dental Benefit Plan • Professional Development Seminars • Travel Compensation

• Time managementPreferred
• crisis interventionPreferred
• interdisciplinary collaborationPreferred
• case managementPreferred

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• Counselling
• Case Management
• Student Assessment
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Crisis Intervention
• Workshop Facilitation
• Ethical Practice
• Report Writing

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

19 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level