Social Emotional Counsellor
Job No:
MRS24
Location:
Maple Ridge
Summary:
Meadowridge is an independent, co-educational, secular day school offering an IB education to over 680 students ages 3 to 17 (JK to 12), in Maple Ridge, B.C. We are accredited by many agencies (provincial, national, and international) and we work rigorously to provide a world class education. More importantly, we seek to help children reach their potential in an environment of care where they are dignified and treated with kindness.
Our mission is to “live well with others and for others in a just community”.
Our classrooms are located on a large campus with a 10-acre forest proximal to the classrooms. Our students experience the world by doing. Our physical spaces reflect the importance of movement, play and interaction with the outdoors. Doors from classrooms provide access to natural spaces, including a community garden, green houses, a trail network and a campground. Our play spaces are vast and take into consideration of the developmental needs of children.
The IB Programme is well-established at our school. Many of our faculty are IB Academy Trainers. Instructional excellence is supported by IB Coordinators (0.5 FTE) & Continuum Director of Teaching & Learning. We are an IB World Continuum School. So, the IB Learner Profile is our guide for character development, inquiry is our central approach to learning and we really believe in the promise of education to create a better world. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools which compliments well the global perspective inherent in the IB.
Meadowridge School seeks a visionary, passionate, organized and hard-working Social Emotional Counsellor. The position is salaried and full-time (1.0 FTE). Remuneration is superior for this position and working conditions are as well. You will find the environment to be fun, friendly and supportive of your efforts.
Job Summary:
This role will work closely with our students, families and staff across the JK - 12 age range, alongside our Principals, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Post-Secondary Counsellors. The SEL Counsellor will develop programs to provide support, guidance, and direction for teachers and parents to support all students in the areas of wellness, social and emotional development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Including but not limited to the following:
● Plan collaboratively with students, their families, teachers, administrators and community agency personnel to develop effective strategies to promote the educational, wellness, social, and emotional development of students (JK-12).
● Coordinate and develop a curriculum and delivery model for our sexual health education component of our curriculum
● Provide a continuum of services of preventive, developmental, remedial and intervention services and programs within the school environment.
● Triage and refer students to appropriate community resources.
● Report or assist with reports to the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
● Ameliorating factors which may precipitate problems for students.
● Provide appropriate interventions to assist students with school related problems and issues.
● Provide in-service and support to teachers in the area of counselling skills, youth mental health and provide updated information to school staff about Child Abuse Prevention on an annual basis.
● Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and advisors to advance students’ educational achievement through executive functioning skill development and goal setting.
● Supporting and developing programs to help address wellness issues including social media, stress management, and sleep deprivation.
● Supporting educational programming related to child development
● Assist with the development of students’ learning plans as well activities that promote effective work and study habits.
● Present instructional/informational programs to groups of students, parents and teachers.
● Adhere to the ethical standards of the Counselling profession and practice in accordance with federal, provincial, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families; such as, child protection/child abuse, special education, attendance, education rights and privacy.
● Occasionally running parent education workshops and training teachers/ advisors in coaching and counselling skills.
● Assist parents and teachers in understanding and responding to developmental levels of students, acting as a liaison and resource to all parties.
● Promote a safe and caring school environment.
● Provide appropriate referrals to other support services and community resources.
● Attend student support meetings as necessary and act as a resource and support for students of concern.
● Be able to work within a flexible school schedule and available at other times to respond to emergencies and critical incidents.
● Carry out other school duties as assigned.
Desirable Qualifications:
● Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada.
● BC Teaching certificate
● Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff members, students, parents, and outside community agencies and partners.
● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
● A high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
● A strong understanding of cross-cultural diversity.
● Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff /student privacy.
● Endorse the school’s mission and vision statement.
We are an exemplary employer – providing a fun, engaging and supportive place to work! Meadowridge School offers a comprehensive total compensation package and the opportunity to work with an exceptional community of professionals.
We thank all candidates for their interest however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.