Regional Student Counsellor (Education Consultant) - KI

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI) is a school board offering educational services in the 14 communities of Nunavik.

FUNCTION & DUTIES:

·        Provide support for student counselors as they resolve problems arising in the classroom.

·        Assist in re-integration of drop-out students into schools.

·        Hold regular meetings with individual student counsellors to assist them with their case load.

·        Support student counselors in developing tools to facilitate communication between students, teachers, parents and community.

·        Visit classrooms when necessary.

·        Work on resources that strengthen the students' self-image as Inuit.

·        Provide information and advice to the school staff and Education Committee when confidentiality is not jeopardized.

·        Maintain communication with local employers.

·        Maintain communication with local representatives of social services.

·        Must be able to work autonomously and respect deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Fluency in spoken and written Inuktitut.

·        Good communication skills with young people and adults.

·        Maturity, ability to work independently.

·        Must be willing to follow a training program on a regular basis (2 to 3 times a year).

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

REQUIREMENTS:

·        Knowledge of a second language is an asset.

·        Experience working with children and youth 5-18 an asset

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:

In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2104: from $49,456 TO $92,027 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.