Job Vacancy Transfer/Employment Opportunity
Competition #: # 6 - 2026-2027
Position: Elementary Counselor
Description: Counselor
Location: JS Clark, GW Carlson, & RL Angus
Status: Full Time Continuing Appointment – FTE 1.0
Commencement Date: September 1, 2026
This position will serve our three in-town elementary schools, approximately 350 students. Scheduling between the schools will be determined in coordination with the three elementary principals; with a requirement to adjust schedules as needed to address emergent issues, also reports to the Director of Instruction.
The starting annual salary for this school counselor ranges from $68,492 to $118,751, with placement on that range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Qualifications
Valid BC Teaching certificate.
Teaching experience.
A Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, or equivalent.
Completion of a supervised counseling practicum.
Responsibilities Providing direct counseling services to children, as well as individual, group, or family counseling to referred students where appropriate.
Working with school administration and classroom teachers to support healthy classroom environments.
Working in conjunction with parents, caregivers,
and outside agencies for the welfare of children.
Attendance at weekly school-based team meetings to support students on their caseload, be aware of priority students in the schools, and serve as a source of expertise on social‑emotional supports and student well‑being.
Case management for students with H and R designations, which includes:
Development and updating of student IEPs.
Organizing and leading IEP meetings with school staff and families.
Reporting on student goals.
Coordinating and working in cooperation with classroom teachers, support staff, the school-based team, and parents/caregivers to help students flourish and be successful at school.
Helping staff to design and implement specific student plans and interventions.
Maintaining an appropriate and confidential system of student records.
Participate in Behavioural and Digital Threat Assessments/Violence and Threat Assessments as needed.
Closing Date Interested applicants should submit a detailed resume, 3 qualified references, and copies of counselling practicum evaluation, or the most recent evaluation as a school counsellor by 10:00 am on June 10, 2026, or until a successful candidate is found.
Posting Date: May 29, 2026
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