Description
Posting Number: T25-83
Date Issued: April 15, 2025
POSITION
Worksite: Student Services- Various Schools
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Secondment)
Assignment Area(s): District Counsellor
Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)
Effective Date: September 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027
Please Note:
1. The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.
2. Due to the specialized nature of this position, the successful applicant, if currently a continuing appointee with Chilliwack School District, may be "seconded" to this position thereby having the assurance to return to his/her former position.
Deadline for Applications: Friday, April 25, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.
Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:
- Extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
- Master's degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services, as it relates to behavior and mental health support
- Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel
- Demonstrated commitment to working with FESL data including EDI, MDI, YDI, Student Learning Survey, FSA, attendance, transitions etc.
- Working knowledge of the Ministry of Education's Mental Health in Schools Strategy and Key Principles and Strategies for K-12 Mental Health Promotion
- Experience and leadership in supporting students, families and staff using the First Peoples Principles of Learning and the Medicine Wheel Philosophy at the elementary, middle and secondary levels
- Ability to work with the Indigenous Education department on Indigenization of social emotional and mental health curriculum
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with district learning services departments (Indigenous Education, Curriculum and Student Services) to support students and school staff
- Ability to implement holistic plans and strategies focused on balance, wellness and restorative methods which maintain the dignity of all students, families and community
- Experience in the implementation of social emotional learning, mental health literacy and trauma-informed practices
- Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with District Safe, Caring and Orderly Schools' policies, protocols and procedures
- Extensive knowledge of core and curricular competencies as they apply to the collaborative development of competency-based IEPs
- Demonstrated leadership experience in supporting teachers as they develop learning plans (CBIEPs, SLPs and PBSPs) that meet the needs of students with diverse abilities and disabilities
- Demonstrated working understanding of district-wide information systems including My Education BC and eInsight
- Excellent leadership and communication skills; a strong team player
- Demonstrated ability to support school-based staff in working with students who have complex learning needs
- Knowledge of research and best practice in instructional strategies, programs and resources to meet the needs of a broad range of students with disabilities and diverse needs.
- Demonstrated understanding of a systems approach to instruction and intervention (e.g.; RTI, DI & UDL)
- Demonstrated ability to design and support Tier 1 & 2 interventions and strategies for students with disabilities and diverse needs within the classroom (co-teaching, co-planning, clustering, push-in and pull-out)
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and proven ability to, support schools in accessing community services for students and their families
- demonstrated ability in the areas of intake, transition and MOE identification of students with disabilities and diverse needs (K-12)
- Excellent skills in communication, consultation, coaching and collaboration with a range of multi-disciplinary personnel
- Applicants must possess a valid BC Driver's License and have the use of a vehicle
For Further Information Contact: Salvina Sharp District Principal - Student Services (604) 794-5553
