Posting Number: T26-184

Date Issued: August 19, 2026

POSITION

Worksite: Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary / Middle School

Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time (20% - Mondays)

Assignment Area(s): Counsellor

Salary Range: $63,347 to $116,190 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)

Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position

Effective Date: September 1, 2026 until not later than June 30, 2027 (or return of the teacher)

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of two (2) current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications And Experience

- Master's degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services, as it relates to behavior and mental health support
- Understanding of and demonstrated ability to fulfill the four roles of the counsellor as outlined in the Ministry of Education Policies, Procedures and Guidelines in regard to Behaviour Support and Mental Health in an elementary school context




- Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and perform behavioural screening and/or assessments to complete Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in team-oriented practices with classroom teachers, parents, students and district personnel where appropriate in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs
- Demonstrated ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers in the area of trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy
- School-Wide SEL Implementation: Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting a school-wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program, such as Open Parachute, Strong Kids, or a similar evidence-based approach, including building consistent language and practices across classrooms and the broader school community.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team (ex.

Inclusive Design

Team, child and youth care work and Indigenous Education Assistant) to provide a continuum of services that support the academic, personal, social, and emotional development of students





- Demonstrated ability to plan inclusively using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to allow multiple access points for learners with differing abilities, interests, and needs with a commitment to co-plan and/or co-teach SEL with classroom teachers
- Demonstrated experience supporting students through a Response to Intervention (RTI) Framework with SEL concepts
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to implementing the First People's Principals of Learning with respect to supporting SEL development in the class, and providing individual student support that is respectful of culture and beliefs
- Understanding of Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for students' social/emotional learning and/or mental health needs, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff to plan for and support students
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to support student transitions into, within and out of school
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership at the school-based team
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, and competency-based individual education
- Demonstrated experience connecting families with the appropriate community supports and services
- Demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor
- Demonstrated interest, aptitude, or experience in fine arts, applied arts, media arts, or technology

For further information, contact: (phone hidden) (Stito:s) Jason Kemp, Principal; Andrea Spedding, Vice Principal; Brent Pinckney, Vice Principal

📌 -184 Temporary, Part-Time, (20%) Counsellor (Chilliwack)
🏢 Chilliwack School District No. 33
📍 Chilliwack