Posting Number: T7- 4065899 - Round 1 Description: Counsellor - Grades K-12 Locations: Kootenay Discovery School (Fernie Learning Campus), Fernie Secondary School & Jaffray Elementary/Jr.

Secondary School Contract Type: Part time Temporary (0.886 FTE) Salary Range: The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $62,367 to $105,599, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package and pension. Terms and conditions pursuant to the Collective Agreement between the Cranbrook and Fernie Teachers' Association and School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay). -Preference will be given to applicants with BC Teacher Certification. -Must have a degree/formal training and/or teaching experience in subjects and at a level specific to each posting.

Job Summary: Counsellor - Grades K-12 0.886 FTE temporary contract, starting September 17,



2026 or upon completion of the posting process to December 18, 2026, or return of the incumbent. Must have a Master's Degree recognized by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch in Counselling, Psychology in Counselling or Psychology. Must have a degree/formal training and or teaching experience at the K-12 level.

Must have training and or experience in trauma informed practice. This is a District position, and 0.30 FTE of this position will support Kootenay Discovery School, 0.286 FTE will support Fernie Secondary School and 0.30 FTE will support Jaffray Elementary/Jr.

Secondary

School. Please note that all work will be on site.

Please note: Continuing teachers will need to vacate their continuing assignment in order to accept a temporary assignment, unless the FTE is greater in the temporary job posting.

📌 Counsellor, Grades0.886 FTE temporary (Fernie)
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