Elementary Counsellor

JOB VACANCY TRANSFER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Competition #: # 6 - 2026-2027

Position: Elementary Counselor

Description: Counselor

Location: JS Clark, GW Carlson, & RL Angus

Status: Full Time Continuing Appointment – FTE 1.0

Commencement Date: September 1, 2026

This position will serve our three in-town elementary schools, approximately 350 students. Scheduling between the schools will be determined in coordination with the three elementary principals; with a requirement to adjust schedules as needed to address emergent issues, also reports to the Director of Instruction.

The starting annual salary for this school counselor ranges from $68, 492, to $118,751, with placement on then range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Qualifications:

Valid BC Teaching certificate.

• Teaching experience.
• A Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, or equivalent.
• Completion of a supervised counselling practicum.

Providing direct counselling services to children, as well as include: individual, group, or family counseling to referred students where appropriate.

• Working with school administration and classroom teachers to support healthy classroom environments.
• Working in conjunction with parents, caregivers, and outside agencies for the welfare of children.
• Attendance at weekly school-based team meetings to support students on their caseload, be aware of priority students in the schools, and serve as a source of expertise on social-emotional supports and student well-being.
• Case management for students with H and R designations, which includes:
• Development and updating of student IEP's.
• Organizing and leading IEP meetings with school staff and families.
• Reporting on student goals.
• Coordinating and working in cooperation with classroom teachers, support staff, the school-based team, and parents/caregivers to help students flourish and be successful at school.
• Helping staff to design and implement specific student plans and interventions.
• Maintaining an appropriate and confidential system of student records
• Participate in Behavioural and Digital Threat Assessments/Violence and Threat Assessments as needed

Interested applicants should submit a detailed resume, 3 professional references, and copies of counselling practicum evaluation, or the most recent evaluation as a school counsellor by 10:00 am on June 10, 2026, or until a successful candidate is found.

Apply to: Make a Future:

Successful Candidate: _____________________

Offer Accepted on: (Date) _____________________ Accepted at: (Time) ___________________ Administrator's Signature of Vacancy Offer: _________________________________

Leave this posted for 3 days subsequent to appointment being confirmed.

Posting Date: May 29, 2026