OPEN RECRUITMENT SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the School Principal, the School Counselor is responsible to provide counseling for children in the AMBE schools from K-4 through grade 8, along with other related tasks such as attendance, etc. The School Counselor also serves and supports the emotional and developmental needs of the students’ through one-on-one and small group counseling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Career Development, Education or Social Science;

• 2 years counseling experience in a related field.

Key Competencies:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key values of: integrity, equity and accountability with a focus on:

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively and productively with others to achieve results

• Service Oriented: Meeting or exceeding student and school needs

• Communication: Clearly conveying and receiving messages

• Results Orientation: Knowing what results are important, focusing resources to achieve them

• Planning: Setting clear outcomes and indicators of success

• Cultural Awareness: Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the distinct Akwesasne Mohawk community, culture and language

All interested individuals must submit a letter of interest, resume and copies of certificates/diplomas to;

Shayleen Thompson, HR Generalist Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education 169 International Rd Akwesasne, ON K6H 0G5 or

email : [email protected]

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume

● A criminal records check is MANDATORY

● Native Preference in hiring

● Applicants MUST have a Canadian Social Insurance Number

● Applicants MUST provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations

● ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

All AMBE employees are required to be eligible to work in Canada, and have a valid passport to facilitate daily border crossing.