School Counsellor Circuit (50% Greenfield Elementary and 50% Alternate School)

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Requsition#:

91014

Position:

School Counsellor

Subject Area(s):

School Counsellor Circuit (50% Greenfield Elementary and 50% Alternate School)

Location:

Greenfield Elementary and Alternate School

Status:

100% Permanent

Start/End Dates:

Effective August 1, 2026

Deadline to Apply:

May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm AST

Description:

The School Counsellor is responsible for providing support to students within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. The Teacher will work within the Inclusive Education Policy framework by participating in individualized program planning with school staff and families to maximize learning experiences for students.

Qualifications, Experience, Training:

• Valid NS teaching license;

• Elementary Endorsement

• Master’s degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or equivalent

• Counsellors are expected to have reviewed and demonstrated proficiency with the CCPA Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice in their role as a School Counsellor.

• Understanding of the MTSS Framework and supporting the Tiers of Intervention including the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP);

• Proven ability to work as a contributing member of Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams;

• Excellent communication (written, oral, and electronic), problem solving, organization, and interpersonal skills;

• Promote and maintain confidentiality regarding records and documentation.

• Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, community members, and outside agencies

• Task Dimensions:

• Professional development in Counselling

• Experience as a School Counsellor

• Excellent communication (written and oral and electronic), problem solving and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams to support early intervention strategies, coordination of services, problem solving and program planning;

• Proven ability to work as a contributing member of school program planning and multidisciplinary teams;

• Ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of culturally responsive pedagogy;

• Current knowledge of developmental trauma, the impact on learning, communication and social engagement throughout the lifespan;

• An interest and willingness to engage in continuing education and professional development;

• Ability to apply training and experience to develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and teaching strategies based on the individual needs of students;

• Ability to employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques;

• Ability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach school staff as needed;

• Ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm;

• Experience in planning and developing training and professional learning opportunities related to students with behaviours of concern;

• Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current checks that are less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your application / resume.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a current resume, along with 3 professional references. (Please note: Failure to include references may cause delay in processing your application.)

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy.