School Counselor Job at School District #33 (Chilliwack)

School District #33 (Chilliwack) Chilliwack, BC

Job Description
Posting Number: T23-173
Date Issued: May 16, 2023

POSITION
Worksite: Family of Schools – Chilliwack Middle, Little Mountain Elementary & Strathcona Elementary
Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time
Assignment Area(s) : Family of Schools Counsellor
Effective Date: September 1, 2023
Please Note: If we have no qualified applicants, we are willing to consider applicants who do not possess the qualifications for this assignment but who are willing to undertake a program of professional study to become fully qualified as per the criteria set out in this posting. There will also be required in-service for the successful candidate to complete.
Deadline for Applications: May 25, 2023 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca 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:
  • 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 IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student, and district personnel
  • demonstrated experience and commitment supporting students’ transitions from elementary to middle school
  • understanding of and demonstrated ability to fulfill the four roles of the counsellor as outlined in the Ministry of Education Policies, Procedures and Guidelines in regards to Behaviour Support and Mental Health in an elementary and middle school context
  • demonstrated ability and commitment to supporting classroom teachers with best practice in SEL at the elementary and middle school levels
  • demonstrated ability and commitment to working effectively with a child and youth care worker at the elementary and middle school levels
  • demonstrated commitment and experience in providing leadership at the school-based team
  • demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership in the area of assessment and program adaptation and modification with students, teachers, parents, and other counsellors
  • a sound understanding of the pillars of middle school philosophy
  • knowledge of, and demonstrated application of strategies to support the goals as outline in SD 33 Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement
  • demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, individual education plans and ministry reports to support students at the elementary and middle school levels
  • demonstrated capacity to act as a case manager and support for students who are behaviourally at risk at the elementary and middle school levels
  • demonstrated experience in accessing community supports and services to support students and their families
  • demonstrated application and facilitation of small groups to address issues such as anxiety and depression
  • demonstrated ability to provide in-service education to teachers in the area of behaviour and mental health
  • demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor

For Further Information Contact: Erin McAstocker, Principal or Ryan Pastorchik, Vice Principal (604) 795-5781

Posted On
May 16, 2023
Closing Date & Time
May 25, 2023 12:00 PM PST/PDT

Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Chilliwack
School/Location
Chilliwack Middle
Mandatory Document
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter



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