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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