Posting #2324-535 School Board Office / Inclusive Education

0.3 FTE position in the area of District Itinerant Elementary/Secondary Counsellor Schedule to be determined in consultation with the Director of Instruction, Inclusive Education. This is a temporary contract position.

This position is effective May 1, 2024 and will continue until June 28, 2024 or upon the return of the incumbent, whichever comes first.

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

The starting annual salary for a school teacher position ranges from $58,000 to $110,000, with placement on the range based on the length of service and qualifications in accordance in accordance with the collective agreement. Positions of Special Responsibility receive an additional pay allowance in accordance with the collective agreement based on the levels 1, 2, or 3. Please contact Christine Love, Director of Instruction, Inclusive Education, if you have any questions about this position.

District Based Itinerant Elementary/Secondary Counsellor

Current knowledge and ability to support students in behavioural and emotional needs. expertise in specific behavioural and emotional needs

expertise in a wide range of management strategies

expertise in recognizing symptoms and indicators related to specific areas of concern e.g. child abuse, suicide, depression, etc.

expertise in a wide range of programs e.g. Second Step, Friends, etc.

advocate for student needs

philosophical understanding and ability to implement changes to meet student needs Strong Personal and Interpersonal Skills demonstrates empathy

demonstrates good listening skills

demonstrates strong communication and mediation skills

demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with education and community personnel

demonstrates ability to develop positive relationships with children and youthTraining Certification and/or eligible for certification with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch

Masters in Counselling, including:

Coursework in social and emotional development

Coursework in abnormal psychology

Coursework in behavior disorders and mental illness

Clinically supervised counselling practicum / internship

Level B Assessment Experience Minimum of 5 years successful classroom teaching experience

successful counseling and/or related experience Additional qualifications and related skills interviewing skills

conflict resolution skills

communication skills

mediation skills

prevention and intervention strategies

threat and risk assessment training for elementary and secondary

critical incident and crisis response training

must be certified with the BC Teachers Regulation Branch