Posting Number : T 2 6 -178

Date Issued: August 19, 2026

POSITION
Worksite: Mount Slesse Middle School

Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time (40% Monday & Friday)

Assignment Area(s): Counsellor

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

Effective Date: September 1, 2026 until not later than December 18, 2026 (or return of the teacher)

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

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

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca 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 a middle 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 collaborative 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

Demonstrated ability to collaboratewith 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 usingUniversal 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 skilled learning as a counsellor

Demonstrated interest, aptitude, or experience in fine arts, applied arts, media arts, or technology

For further information, contact: (phone hidden) (MSMS), Devin Atkins, Principal; Scott Millington, Vice Principal

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📌 -178 Temporary, Part-Time, (40%) Counsellor (British Columbia)
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