Middle and Secondary School Counsellors

Middle and Secondary School Counsellors

Applicants must have:

a professional teaching certificate;

a minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience;

a master’s degree recognized by the Teacher Regulation Branch in counselling psychology (or a related discipline with a focus in counselling);

training and/or experience as an Middle and Secondary School Counsellor as per School District Policy #510 and #510R;

be willing to work in a collaborative/team environment to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum;

be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan;

be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voice-mail, e-mail, web sites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction and reporting purposes;

be prepared to work positively towards the fulfillment of the School and District goals;

Preference will be given to those applicants who:

have both training and experience as a School Counsellor;

have experience with grades 7-12 age groupings;

have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal).

Qualified candidates are invited to complete your online application form, including a comprehensive resume (include your home phone number, cell phone number and email address) and copies of supporting documents plus three references with contact information.

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Please complete an on-line application and include a cover letter, resume, Undergrad degree, Bachelor of Education degree and Master's degree, along with corresponding transcripts, BC teaching certificate, TQS card, practicum or evaluation reports, and letters of reference.

Please contact Leanne Zorn at Leanne.zorn@sd23.bc.ca to inform her of your completed application.