Part-Time School-Based Teacher Counsellor for Students

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake); Nelson; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) seeks a part-time Teacher Counsellor (0.40 FTE) for L.V. Rogers Secondary on a term basis through November 27, 2026.

The role focuses on co-teaching, emotional and instructional support for at-risk students in a multi-graded environment. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in counselling psychology or related field and have 5+ years of K-12 teaching experience in BC, with strong knowledge of IEPs, mental health strategies, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counselling psychology or special education, recognized by the Teacher Regulation Branch.
• At least 5 years of successful K-12 teaching experience in BC, ideally in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education policies and mental health support procedures.
• Clear understanding of teacher counsellor role and district guidelines.
• Ethics of school counselling and ability to coordinate with school teams.
• Experience with behavior data collection and behavioral screening/assessments.
• Experience implementing IEPs in collaboration with teachers and district staff.
• Competency in Trauma-Informed practices and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Co-teaching and providing emotional and instructional support for at-risk students.
• Collaborate with school-based teams to support student learning, social, and emotional needs.
• Implement and evaluate IEPs in consultation with teachers and district personnel.
• Coordinate with Interagency Care Teams and community resources.

Skills

Counselling in K-12

Collaboration with staff

Trauma-informed practice

Behavioral assessment

Student support planning

Educational technology use

Education

Master’s degree in counselling psychology or Special Education

Advanced certificate in teacher counselling / counselling psychology / special education

Tools

MyEducation BC

Job description

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) seeks a part-time Teacher Counsellor (0.40 FTE) for L.V. Rogers Secondary on a term basis through November 27, 2026.

The role focuses on co-teaching, emotional and instructional support for at-risk students in a multi-graded environment. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in counselling psychology or related field and have 5+ years of K-12 teaching experience in BC, with strong knowledge of IEPs, mental health strategies, and collaboration