2026-032E-4 Continuing District Counsellor

650 KAWKAWA LAKE ROAD HOPE, B.C. VOX 1L4

DISTRICT 1.0 F.T.E. CONTINUING DISTRICT COUNSELLOR (ITINERANT)

As a member of the Inclusive Education Department, the District Counsellor supports priority learners and their families across school, home, and community settings, including on-reserve services. While the position supports students in K – 12, the focus is primarily on students in elementary schools. This role also provides district-level leadership in advancing Inclusive Education and receives a Coordinator stipend.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver mental health services to in-person and remote students

- Work flexible schedule, including evenings, to meet student and family needs

- Lead district initiatives in SOGI and Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA)

- Collaborate with Inclusive Education staff, Indigenous communities, and external agencies

- Advocate for students and families

- Partner with the Integrated Child and Youth Team and school-based teams

- Support staff (teachers, counsellors, CYCWs, administrators) in addressing student needs

- Assist with safety planning, risk assessments, and incident response

- Connect students and families with community resources

- Support district programs (e.g., MindUp)





- Provide training, coaching, and consultation on assessment, instruction, and behaviour support

- Assist case managers in the application and maintenance of Category H students

- Work in collaboration with the district's Integrated Child and Youth Team

Required Qualifications

- Master's degree in Counselling (school counselling focus or equivalent)

- Valid B.C. Teaching Certificate

- Knowledge of Ministry of Education and Inclusive Education policies

- Strong communication, collaboration, and consultation skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with external agencies (e.g., Child & Youth Mental Health, The Maples)

- School counselling experience (elementary and/or secondary)

- Knowledge of Inclusive Education practices, IEPs, and school-based teams

- Experience with emotional/behavioural disorders and crisis response

- Training in risk/threat assessment and suicide risk assessment

- Experience supporting Indigenous students and families on reserve

- Level B testing certification

- Experience leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams

Phone (604) 869-2411 www.sd78.bc.ca

Salary: $61,502 - $113,628 depending on Category and Grid Level

📌 2026-032Continuing District Counsellor (Hope)
🏢 St. Clement's School
📍 Hope