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

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

📌 2026-032Continuing District Counsellor (Similkameen River)
🏢 School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)
📍 Similkameen River