SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Salary: PSAC Salary Grid

The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of

Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational and Child Care services to the Akwesasne

Mohawk Community including 3 Child Care Centers and 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education;

coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education

services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000

Peoples, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec and the American State of New

York.

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;

➢ Two (2) years counseling experience in a related field.

➢ OR

➢ Two (2) Year College Diploma in Counseling

➢ Four (4) 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 no

later than December 11, 2024 to;

Michelle Ransom, HR Generalist/Staffing

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.