District Elementary Counsellor

Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No.42; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated District Elementary Counsellor to join their Safe and Caring Schools program. This full-time position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a team of educators, providing essential leadership and support to school counsellors. The successful candidate will engage in developing resources, coordinating training, and enhancing community partnerships, all aimed at fostering a nurturing environment for students. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and possess the necessary qualifications, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Masterabschluss in Beratungspsychologie oder gleichwertigem Bereich erforderlich.
• Erfahrung in der Grundschulbildung und Beratung ist notwendig.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung der Schulberater in ihren Beratungsaufgaben.
• Entwicklung eines Beratungs-Handbuchs und Aktualisierung von Protokollen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Education

Masterabschluss in Beratungspsychologie

Erfahrung im Unterricht der Grundschule

Job description

DISTRICT ELEMENTARY COUNSELLOR

(1.0 Continuing)

School District No. 42 (SD42) serves approximately 17,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The district is committed to prioritizing student learning and growth in all decision-making processes. With an annual budget exceeding $200 million and over 2,000 staff members, SD42 offers K-12 educational services across 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternative schools. Additionally, it provides various certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.

SD42 is seeking qualified applicants for the position of District Elementary Counsellor within our Safe and Caring Schools program. This is a 1.0 FTE Continuing role. The successful candidate will be part of a team of educators providing leadership in our schools. Reporting to the Principal, this role will support and assist school counsellors in their counselling duties. The District Elementary Counsellor will collaborate with the helping teacher team and will be responsible for tasks such as developing a counselling handbook, updating protocols and policies, coordinating training, and strengthening community partnerships.

Applicants should have or be enrolled in a master's degree in counselling psychology or an equivalent field, with successful elementary classroom teaching and counselling experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with school-based teams and professionals, are essential. The ability to work collaboratively within a team is also required.

This is a full-time, continuing position effective immediately. Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply online. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

In your application, please include:

• Resume and Cover Letter (preferably in PDF format),
• Supporting Documentation,
• Reference posting #T2425-503.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about our school district, please visit our website. Our staff members are the foundation of our system. Joining SD42 means becoming part of a talented community dedicated to enriching students' lives and helping them achieve success.