0.1 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