Elementary Counsellor

Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District No.42; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Canada is seeking a qualified Elementary Counsellor to provide leadership and support within their Safe and Caring Schools program. This full-time position involves developing resources, collaborating with staff, and enhancing community partnerships to enrich student lives. Candidates should hold, or be pursuing, a master’s degree in counselling psychology and possess excellent team and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Successful elementary classroom teaching and counselling experience required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a counselling handbook and update protocols.
• Provide training and strengthen community partnerships.
• Support schools and assist school counsellors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counselling psychology or equivalent

Job description

DISTRICT ELEMENTARY COUNSELLOR

(1.0 Continuing)

School District No. 42 (SD42) serves approximately 17,000 students in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. With an annual budget of over $200M and more than 2,000 staff, the district provides K-12 education across 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternative schools. It also offers various certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.

SD42 is seeking qualified applicants for a 1.0 FTE Continuing Elementary Counsellor position within our Safe and Caring Schools program. The role involves providing leadership and support to schools, working under the supervision of the Principal, and assisting school counsellors in their counselling roles. The counsellor will collaborate with the helping teacher team and be responsible for tasks such as developing a counselling handbook, updating protocols and policies, providing 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, ongoing position effective immediately. Interested and qualified candidates 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)
• All Supporting Documentation

The district appreciates all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about our school district, please visit our website. Joining our district means becoming part of a dedicated community of educators and support staff committed to enriching students' lives and helping them succeed.