Pacific Academy is seeking passionate and qualified individuals for a part time 0.5 FTE Primary School Counsellor position, commencing August 2024. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with primary-aged children.
About Pacific Academy:
Pacific Academy is a Pentecostal Christian school dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education. We emphasize academic excellence, character development, and spiritual growth in a supportive community environment.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside a dedicated team of educators, we welcome your application.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work collaboratively with students, their families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to develop effective strategies in promoting the educational, social, and emotional development of students;
- Act as an advocate for children and their families;
- Participate as a member of the School-Based-Team;
- Provide direct counseling and/or intervention to students to support mental health and wellbeing;
- Work with teachers and school staff to provide supports and effective strategies in promoting safe, caring, and healthy school environments;
- Be familiar with the Ministry of Special Education Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines manual;
- Case manage/oversee IEPs for H & R Designated students;
- Assist with Level B testing and conduct risk assessment with students;
- Support SEL in classrooms and across grades;
- Work with the School- Based Team to create safety plans;
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Successful candidates should:
- Have a master's degree in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on counselling. Membership in the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and /or being a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) is preferred;
- Have teaching and/or counselling experience;
- Possess professional teaching certification;
- Have an understanding of and commitment to Christian Education;
- Actively and personally support a Pentecostal/Charismatic statement of faith;
- Be an active member in a local church;
- Be a team player;
- Have excellent communication skills;
- Possess the technical skills commensurate with the position.
Potential candidates should:
- submit a cover letter and resume along with certifications to careers@mypacificacademy.net
- download a Pastor Reference Form for their pastor to complete and submit directly to careers@mypacificacademy.net.
