Guidance Teacher - temporary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension

Job summary

The Quesnel School District is seeking a Guidance Teacher (temporary) at Correlieu Secondary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports Grade 10-12 students toward graduation, assists with course selection, credits, and post-secondary planning, and coordinates with families and staff.

This 1.0 FTE position includes additional 0.4 FTE Behaviour Resource, and requires a BC Teaching Certificate with Special Education specialization, plus experience as a Resource Teacher.

Qualifications

• BC Teaching Certificate and member in good standing with the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Specialization in Secondary Education with Special Education.
• Recent experience as a Resource Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Monitor graduation requirements for students.
• Plan access to the curriculum for all students.
• Lead teams and liaise with outside agencies; maintain records of meetings.
• Develop and assess programs and Competency Based IEPs.
• Communicate with students and families about attendance and credits.
• Support course completion by finding student supports.
• Collaborate with Block teachers to monitor attendance.
• Work with School Based Team to coordinate services and resources.
• Support transitions post-secondary applications and BC Transcript service.

Skills

Graduation tracking

Team leadership

Family/outside agencies liaison

Post-secondary planning

Record keeping

Attendance monitoring

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

Active teaching certificate in good standing

Special Education specialization

Two or more 300/400 level Special Education courses

Job description

POSITION: Guidance Teacher - temporary

ASSIGNMENT:General, Resource (Gr 10-12). Teacher is responsible for supporting students toward graduation by meeting the Provincial Graduation Requirements for the 10-12 Graduation Program. This position includes scheduling students, ensuring students have the correct courses and number of credits toward graduation, supporting students with post‑secondary applications, transcript application through the BC Transcript Service, and supporting students toward academic success. This position also has 0.4 FTE Behaviour Resource attached to it.

FTE: 1.0

LOCATION: Correlieu Secondary School

EFFECTIVE DATES: Commencing September 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027, or earlier depending on the return of the incumbent, with the possibility of extension and/or reduction in FTE.

Basic Qualifications: A successful candidate will hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and be a member in good standing in the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch AND possess one or more of the following:

Training Specialization: Secondary Education with a specialization in Special Education

Related Teaching Experience: Recent successful experience as a Resource Teacher

A Reasonable Expectation: based on a teacher's skills, abilities, professional development, and overall classroom teaching experience, that the teacher will be able to perform the duties in a successful manner in collaboration with other professional staff.

Additional Qualifications: Two or more courses at the 300 or 400 level in Special Education

Other:

• Commitment to the School Growth Plan
• Commitment to the School-based Team

Guidance Teacher

• Monitor graduation requirements of students
• Support planning that allows access to the curriculum for all students
• Ability to lead teams, liaise with outside agencies, and maintain extensive records of meetings
• Collaboratively develop and assess programs and Competency Based IEPs for students with a variety of behavioural needs
• Communicate with students and families regarding attendance and credits
• Support course completion through finding supports for students
• Work with Support Block teachers to monitor attendance
• Willingness to work as a member of the School Based Team, facilitating communication and coordinating services and resources through the CSS School Based Team.
• Support students in navigating transitions, including post‑secondary applications, the BC Transcript service, Education Planner BC
• Coordinate post‑secondary school visits
• Work collaboratively and in a consultative manner with classroom teachers, principals, the School Based Team, and Youth Care worker staff

The annual Salary for the full-time Teacher ranges from $64,901 to $116, 190 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. We also offer a competitive benefits package and pension.

The Quesnel School District is an equal opportunity employer.