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 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
- 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
- Robust 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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