2026-67 - Elementary Counsellor - CH

School District #45 (West Vancouver); West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 1,161,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking an Elementary Counsellor in West Vancouver for a full-time term. The role runs from November 6, 2026, to June 30, 2027, replacing an employee on leave.

Candidates must hold a Master's in Counselling or equivalent, a valid BC Teaching Certificate, and have recent elementary counselling experience with RTI, IEPs, and collaboration with teachers and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, School Counselling, or equivalent.
• Current BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrated recent experience as an elementary counsellor.
• Knowledge of the RTI Framework.
• Experience with writing and implementing behavioral plans and IEPs.
• Ability to work with teachers in various settings.
• Experience collaborating with community agencies and health care professionals.

Skills

Team collaboration

RTI framework knowledge

IEP writing

Behavior intervention

Community coordination

Education

Master's degree in Counselling Psychology / School Counselling

BC Teaching Certificate

Experience as elementary counsellor

Job description

POSTED : October 6 th , 202 6

CLOSING DATE: October 13 th , 202 6

COMPETITION # 202 6 - 67

ELEMENTARY COUNSELLOR

Full-time (1.00 FTE) Term position

Chartwell and Westcot Elementary Schools

Effective November 6th, 2026, until June 30, 2027

The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $61,347 to $1,161,190, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The salary will be prorated based on FTE.

This position is replacing an employee on leave.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• A completed Masters level degree in Counselling Psychology, School Counselling, or equivalent
• A current and valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
• Demonstrated recent experience as an elementary counsellor
• Knowledge of the Response to Intervention Framework
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with writing and implementing behavioral plans and IEP's
• Ability to work with teachers in a variety of settings
• A commitment to and successful experience working collaboratively in team settings.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge in working with community agencies and health care professionals to co-ordinate services.
• Behaviour intervention training and/or experience with functional behaviour assessment would be an asset for the successful candidate

*Please note that counselling positions are district based positions and the location may be changed subject to operational and student needs.

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.