Itinerant Elementary Counsellor

DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Delta; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta School District is seeking an Itinerant Elementary Counsellor to support students across Delta elementary schools. The role uses strength-based and trauma-informed approaches and a universal design framework to foster inclusive, resilient school cultures.

Collaboration with families and Learning Services is essential to implement IEPs and Positive Behaviour Support Plans. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a Master's degree in counselling and relevant credentials.
• Experience in elementary or secondary teaching is required.
• Familiarity with strength-based and trauma-informed approaches and a UDL framework is preferred.
• Experience developing IEPs, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans is an asset.
• Current CPI training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention and prevention services for Delta elementary students.
• Support inclusive, trauma-informed school cultures and universal design.
• Collaborate with families, community partners and Learning Services staff.
• Engage in case management for students with Ministry of Education special needs designation.

Skills

Counselling

Teaching

Trauma-informed

UDL framework

Equity focus

Case management

Education

Master's degree in counselling

Tools

CPI training

Job description

Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?

The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.

The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.

The Delta School District is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all genders and sexual identities.

We are committed to removing barriers to employment and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who identify as Indigenous in accordance with the Delta School District’s equity commitments.

Salary is based on TQS category and years of experience, ranging from $69,147 - $116,190 per year, prorated.

Itinerant Elementary Counsellor

The Elementary Counsellor uses strength-based and trauma informed approaches and a universal design framework to support students enrolled in Delta elementary schools.

The Elementary Counsellor provides intervention and prevention services; focusing on enhancing students’ development, health promotion, building inclusive, trauma informed and enabling school cultures, and empowering students toward positive change. The Elementary Counsellor promotes personal and social development appropriate to developmental stages, counsel's students, their families, and the community to foster growth in the students' self- esteem individual responsibility, and in skills such as decision making and social skills. The Elementary Counsellor promotes equity through the identification and amelioration of environmental and personal barriers to student success. The Elementary Counsellor enhances students' educational achievement through assisting with the development and implementation of educational plans including Individual Education Plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans and plays a key role in successful student transitions. The Elementary Counsellor liaises with Learning Services personnel and outside agencies in support of students and families.

The Elementary Counsellor will use strength-based and trauma informed approaches and a universal design framework to support classroom teachers and support staff working with students exhibiting unique learning challenges with an emphasis on case management for students with Ministry of Education Special Needs designation (H) Students Requiring Intensive Behaviour Intervention or Students with Serious Mental Illness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counselling.
• Successful elementary or secondary level teaching experience.
• Experience using strength-based, trauma-informed approaches and a UDL framework.
• Experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans.
• Experience with risk assessment such as Violent Threat Risk Assessment.
• Current CPI training an asset.

Competition: T-26-503

Location/Dept.: Inclusive Learning

FTE: 0.2 (Working either Monday or Friday)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Term of Employment: Term Specific to June 30, 2027, or return of incumbent

For more information on this position, please email Kevin Vasconcelos, District Principal of Human Resources and Teaching Staff at [e-mail].