0.80 FTE Continuing – Elementary Counsellor with Teaching Certificate (#6B)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Recruitment and Retention Allow

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education invites applications for an 0.80 FTE Continuing Elementary Counsellor with Teaching Certificate in Vancouver Island North District, BC. The position involves delivering counselling services and consulting with staff, with travel across the north island communities.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Counselling, elementary teaching and school counselling experience, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling is required.
• Recent elementary teaching experience and school counsellor experience are required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing and First Peoples' Principles of Learning is expected.
• Experience with students with exceptionalities is preferred.
• Training in crisis intervention and risk assessment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and classroom counselling.
• Advise staff on educational topics and SEL interventions.
• Coordinate and implement counselling programs across the district.
• Liaise with parents and external agencies as needed.
• Travel across the district and north island communities.

Skills

Counselling

Teaching experience

Elementary education

Communication

Collaboration

Indigenous knowledge

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Counselling

Elementary teaching certificate

Experience as school counsellor (elementary)

First Peoples' Principles of Learning

Job description

Vancouver Island North District, BC

0.80 FTE Continuing – Elementary Counsellor with Teaching Certificate

Commencing: ASAP

SD85 is accepting applications from teachers holding BC Certification for an elementary counsellor position. SD85 is a diverse district with a focus on creating safe and inclusive learning environments to support all learners.

The Elementary School counselor provides individual, group, and classroom counselling programs and advises school staff on a variety of educational topics.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counselling;
• recent successful teaching experience at the elementary level, and recent successful experience as a school counsellor at the elementary level;
• understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and being, including First Peoples' Principles of Learning;
• knowledge and experience working with students with exceptionalities;
• training and experience in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Threat Assessment, Crisis Response and Suicide Risk Assessment;
• successful experience liaising with parents, school-based teams, external agencies, and community-based professionals and coordinating SEL interventions using a multi- agency approach;
• strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills; and
• ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergent situations throughout the District and north island communities;

This position requires travel; therefore, a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and the ability to drive in north island conditions is necessary.

The starting annual salary for a full-time School Teacher/Counsellor position ranges from $71,425 to $119,497, with placement in the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The Remote Recruitment and Retention allowance is available for SD85 teachers payable at $3,550 over ten months.

Apply By NOON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

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