Counselor 6-12

Abbotsford School District; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in BC is seeking a School Counsellor responsible for providing counselling support across Grades 6-12. Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Counselling and experience in school counselling at the secondary level. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, classroom management, and the ability to create an inclusive environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience as a school counsellor at the secondary level.
• Training in violence, threat, risk assessment (VTRA).
• Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling support for Grades 6-12.
• Create and maintain an optimal learning environment.
• Utilize balanced assessment to improve student learning.

Skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Organization & Planning

Classroom Management

Facilitation & Engagement

Assessment & Coaching

Collaboration & Teamwork

Caring & Inclusiveness

Flexibility & Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Counselling

Eligible for B.C. Certification

Job description

Overview

The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Why Abbotsford? Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

Learn more about the Abbotsford community: https://tourismabbotsford.ca/ - www.thefraservalley.ca

Why the Abbotsford School District? Every day, in every classroom and office throughout the Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We believe that teachers continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports for new teachers, ranging from mentorship programs to leadership programs, and numerous career-pathing opportunities.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow and succeed.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

ATS is a Grade 6-12 school and the position has responsibilities at both levels.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Counselling with a counselling practicum relevant to the school environment
• Experience as a school counsellor at the secondary level
• Training in violence, threat, risk assessment (VTRA)
• Eligible for B.C. Certification
• Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports

Teaching Competencies

All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.
• Organization & Planning: Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.
• Facilitation & Engagement: Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning
• Assessment & Coaching: Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
• Caring & Inclusiveness: Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances