Itinerant Elementary Counsellor for Student Well-Being

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education in Maple Ridge is seeking an Elementary School Counsellor for a 0.2 FTE temporary position from Sept 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The role works itinerantly across multiple schools within SD42 to support students' social, emotional and academic development.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in counselling psychology and a valid BC Teaching Certificate, with strong collaboration skills and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with professionals and families.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom-based counselling to support student development.
• Deliver preventative and intervention-based counselling services.
• Work itinerantly across multiple school communities to address diverse student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to promote student wellbeing.
• Support IEPs and student support plans; provide staff consultation on mental health and behavior.

Skills

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master's degree in counselling psychology

BC Teaching Certificate

Job description

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education in Maple Ridge is seeking an Elementary School Counsellor for a 0.2 FTE temporary position from Sept 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The role works itinerantly across multiple schools within SD42 to support students' social, emotional and academic development.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in counselling psychology and a valid BC Teaching Certificate, with strong collaboration skills and