Elementary Counsellor

Burnaby School District - SD41; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Burnaby School District is inviting applications for an Elementary Counsellor (Temporary, Part-Time, 0.4 FTE) to start immediately until the incumbent returns, with potential extension beyond June 30, 2027. The district serves 25,000 K-12 students across 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, offering diverse programs and a commitment to inclusion and professional development.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology, be eligible for a BC

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology required.
• Possess or be eligible for a BC Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Successful teaching experience at the appropriate level.

Education

Masters degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology

BC Professional Teaching Certificate

Teaching experience at the appropriate level

Job description

ELEMENTARY COUNSELLOR

Temporary, Part-time 0.4 FTE Immediately until return of incumbent / June 30, 2027. Assignment may possibly be extended.

The Burnaby School District is on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish.

The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the District is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.

We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement. Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.

Burnaby School District is seeking a Temporary Elementary Counsellor (Part-Time).

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology
• Possess or be eligible for a BC Professional Teaching Certificate
• Successful teaching experience at the appropriate level

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.