School District 71 is aninclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.
We invite applications for the temporary position of: 0.50 FTE Grades 10-12 Online Learning Counsellor
Navigate secondary counsellors will: Provide mental health support to students both online and in person
Lead online and in person classes about mental health, mindfulness, strategies for anxiety, etc.
Develop and manage behavior and mental health IEPs
Develop and help staff implement and maintain proactive behavior plans for students on-site and at a distance
Help students and families with school to community transitions through job readiness programs, community partners, and post secondary opportunities
Provide crisis support and referrals to local agencies to students and families around the province
Counsel students for post-secondary opportunities as these relate to their graduation planning
Liaise with secondary and post-secondary institutions where students are cross/dual-enrolled
Advise and register students within the current graduation program, as well as students graduating on the Adult Graduation program
Keep accurate bursary and scholarship information and support the awards committee
Lead the coordination of provincial exam writing sessions that NIDES offers
Support and attend school-based team meetings (Grades 10-12)
Maintain accurate student transcripts and records
The successful candidate will have: Master's Degree in educational counselling, psychology or related field
Experience in counselling at the secondary level (10-12 and adults)




Dedication and experience developing and implementing online resources for students and parents within the counselling portfolio (Brightspace, Zoom, Teams) to enhance student learning
Ability to utilize the following online tools: Brightspace (or equivalent online learning management system), MyEd, Zoom, Teams
Experience, training, and education in adult education
Experience supporting adults on the pathway to graduation or upgrading for post secondary
Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies.Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning.Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.
Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link: https://bcpsea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-Salary-Grid-2026.pdf
Please note: Candidate applications will be reviewed, and the best qualified candidate will be identified in accordance with the updated qualification language outlined in Article E. 22 of the SD71/CDTA Collective Agreement - https://bit.ly/SD71_CDTA_E22_Qualification_language_update_2025
We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.
Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)
An Equal Chance Employer

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