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Guidance Counsellor Jobs in Ontario at IIQAFGROUP
Title: Guidance Counsellor
Company: IIQAFGROUP
Location: Ontario
We are seeking a qualified Guidance Counsellor to support and educate elementary, middle and/or high school students through a well-prepared counselling program. You will serve as the facilitator for the attaining of students’ academic or career goals, and assist them in developing their social and mental capacity. The goal is to enable the students to become mature and well-functioning adults.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement an all-encompassing educational and counselling plan with modern methods of teaching and mentoring
Foster equal opportunity practices and encourage students’ association
Pay attention to cultural or societal differences in dealing with the students
Conduct group or individual counselling sessions to assist students with problems or concerns
Assess students’ attributes (KSAOs) and help them realise their strengths
Evaluate the progress of students and reinforce the sense of accomplishment
Identify behavioural problems or at-risk students and act appropriately
Cooperate with parents and teachers as well as other interested parties
Complete assessments and tests, analyse results and provide feedback
Study and update student records
Prepare and present reviews on progress
Requirements
Proven experience as a guidance counsellor or teacher;
Integrity and professionalism
Ability to operate within a wide range of student personalities and backgrounds
Education in various models of teaching, best counselling practices and regulations
Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence abilities
Basic knowledge of computers
MA degree in school or guidance counselling; guidance counselling credentials is a must
