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 hours, 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
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
650 KAWKAWA LAKE ROAD HOPE, B.C. VOX 1L4
Phone (604) 869-2411 www.sd78.bc.ca
TEACHING VACANCY CONTINUING Posting Date July 31, 2026
EXTERNAL/INTERNAL POSTING No. 2026- 032E-4
Effective September 8, 2026
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
Salary: $61,502 - $113,628 depending on Category and Grid Level

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