Elementary Counsellor

School District No. 27; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 27 in Williams Lake (BC) is seeking an Elementary Counsellor for a 40% FTE, two days per week, part-time, temporary assignment.

The counsellor will support students across elementary schools in Williams Lake and surrounding area, with schedules set in consultation with the District Principal of Inclusive Education.

The current salary range is $63,347.00 to $116,190.00 per annum, paid over 10 months and pro-rated to the FTE of the assignment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field.
• Professional teaching certificate, or eligibility for certification in British Columbia, with practicum/teaching experience.
• Demonstrated interest in district and community resources.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada (not LMIA eligible).
• Valid BC Driver's Licence with vehicle available.
• Proven ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support students in various elementary schools in Williams Lake and area.
• Schedule to be determined in consultation with the District Principal of Inclusive Education.

Skills

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or related field

Job description

Description Of Assignment

Elementary Counsellor.

40% FTE - 2 days per week, part time, temporary.

The Elementary Counsellor will support students in various elementary schools in Williams Lake and area (which could include our rural schools). Schedule to be determined in consultation with the District Principal of Inclusive Education.

Salary

The salary of this assignment is based on our current salary grid and upon verification of your BC TQS as well as verification of years of service from previous employers. The current salary range is $63, 347.00 to $116, 190.00 per annum, paid over 10 months and pro-rated to the FTE of the assignment.

Special Qualifications Required

• Legally eligible to work in Canada (this position is not eligible for LMIA sponsored job offer)


• Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field from an institution recognized by the Teacher Regulation Branch, with training in school counselling theory and techniques


• A professional teaching certificate, or eligibility for certification in British Columbia, along with successful practicum and or teaching experience


• Demonstrated interest in learning about district and community resources


• Applicant must possess a valid BC Driver's Licence and have a vehicle available


• Proven ability to work independently

Local Area Information and Application Details

In School District 27 it is acknowledged that we humbly work, learn, and live on the traditional, ancestral, unceded, and shared lands of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’tin, and Dakelh people. This includes the lands of Tsq’escen̓, Stswecem̓c\\Xget’tem, Esk’etemc, Xatsull, T’exelc, Tsideldel, Tl’etinqox, Yunesit̓in, Tl’esqox, Xeni Gwet’in, ?Esdilagh and Ulkatchot’en First Nations. We acknowledge that Secwepemctsi̓n, Tsilhqot’in, and Carrier are the official languages of this land.

We commit to supporting our new teachers (those with 0-2 years of experience) by facilitating a structured mentorship program. Teachers who desire mentorship but who have more than 2 years experience will qualify for mentorship based on the provisions within our collective agreement.

We also believe in providing Professional Development beyond the provisions of our collective agreement. The District has engaged in long term contracts with several (up to 6) educational leaders. Teachers can expect to see the educational leaders in our District, up to 2 days prior to a Professional Development Day, offering hands on coaching both in the classroom and in sessions (evening or during the Professional Development Day).

Our local teachers' union, the Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers' Association, also boasts strong collective agreement language regarding Professional Development as well as financial support for their members to engage in opportunities.

Relocation allowance may be offered with this position.

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer