Elementary Counsellor with Teaching Cert

Applytoeducation; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

SD85 Vancouver Island North District in BC seeks a 0.80 FTE Continuing Elementary Counsellor with a Teaching Certificate to support safe and inclusive learning environments in our schools.

Commencing ASAP, the successful candidate will provide individual, group, and classroom counselling, and collaborate with staff and families across the district. The starting salary ranges from CAD 71,425 to CAD 119,497 per year, with placement based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counselling.
• Recent successful teaching experience at the elementary level and experience as an elementary school counsellor.
• Understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and First Peoples' Learning.
• Knowledge and experience with students with exceptionalities.
• Training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Threat Assessment, Crisis Response and Suicide Risk Assessment.
• Experience liaising with parents, school-based teams, external agencies, and community professionals; coordinating SEL interventions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergent situations across the District and north island communities.

Responsibilities

• The Elementary School counsellor provides individual, group, and classroom counselling programs and advises school staff on a variety of educational topics.

Skills

Counselling

Collaboration

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Indigenous knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Counselling

Job description

SD85 Vancouver Island North District in BC seeks a 0.80 FTE Continuing Elementary Counsellor with a Teaching Certificate to support safe and inclusive learning environments in our schools.

Commencing ASAP, the successful candidate will provide individual, group, and classroom counselling, and collaborate with staff and families across the district. The starting salary ranges from CAD 71,425 to CAD 119,497 per year, with placement based on experience and qualifications.