School Counsellor - 0.5 FTE Temporary
About the role
**Teaching Position – School Counsellor ******
School District No. 10 – Arrow Lakes, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC, is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt, Sylix, Ktunaxa, and Secwepemc Peoples. We have the following temporary contract teaching opportunity for the 2026-2027 school year:
Position:********School Counsellor
School:********Nakusp Elementary School
FTE:********0.5 FTE Temporary Contract
Effective:************September 8, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Salary Range:********$67,040 - $119,548 (based on 1.0 FTE)
Position Overview
School District 10 is committed to fostering a collaborative community of learning grounded in strong academics, overall well-being, and a meaningful connection to the land. We strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need to navigate an ever-changing future. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative educator to join a supportive and dedicated team of administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community partners. The successful candidate will share our commitment to this purpose and contribute actively to our vibrant learning community at Nakusp Elementary School.
Assignment / Schedule
The 0.5 FTE Counselling role is to provide preventative, responsive and solution-focused mental health services to students, delivering social-emotional learning (SEL) classroom instruction, coordinating school-based mental health services, facilitating referrals, and collaborating with community agencies.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:****__
- A valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
- A Master's degree in counselling psychology, or a Master's degree in a related discipline with a focus on counselling including coursework in: social and emotional development, nature and assessment of behavior, and mental health, individual and group counselling processes, and well-being interventions
- Minimum of 3 years successful classroom teaching experience and successful counselling and/or related experience. Experience teaching applied design, skills and technologies curriculum.
- Ability to use Function-Based Assessments (FBA) and Level B Assessments to assess social and emotional needs and to use results to help assess suitable supports and interventions
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with children, youth and parents, and to inspire and support confidence and self-worth in children and adolescents
- Demonstrated understanding of indigenous cultures and experience integrating First Peoples Principles of Learning into teaching practice
- Successful experience integrating socio-emotional learning and self-regulated learning
- Expertise in specific social, emotional, and behavioural needs, self-regulation and SOGI 123 curricula
- Commitment to co-developing the School Growth Plan and collaboratively organizing for learning
- Professional learning inquiry experience that informs professional practice
- Commitment and expertise in building relationships with parents and community
- Willingness to participate in the school's extra-curricular programs will be an asset
All applicants should provide evidence of relevant expertise and experience related to the position. Please apply online with a complete application package, including a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, résumé, applicable practicum reports, the names of at least three professional references, and proof of a valid Teaching Certificate. For additional information about the position contact Brent Cook, Principal at Brent.Cook@sd10.bc.ca. Any questions about the recruitment process, including requesting an accommodation, can be sent to the attention of the District Human Resources Manager, Stephanie Roger, by email to hr@sd10.bc.ca.
Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
School District 10 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier‑free workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, provincial, or local law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact us.
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Posted On
July 31, 2026 11:09 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
August 07, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Nakusp
School/Location
Nakusp Elementary School
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Salary
$67,040 - $119,548
Employment Start Date
September 08, 2026
End Date
06/30/2027
FTE
0.50
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Practicum Reports
- Teaching Evaluations
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School Counsellor - 0.5 FTE Temporary
About the role
**Teaching Position – School Counsellor ******
School District No. 10 – Arrow Lakes, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC, is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt, Sylix, Ktunaxa, and Secwepemc Peoples. We have the following temporary contract teaching opportunity for the 2026-2027 school year:
Position:********School Counsellor
School:********Nakusp Elementary School
FTE:********0.5 FTE Temporary Contract
Effective:************September 8, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Salary Range:********$67,040 - $119,548 (based on 1.0 FTE)
Position Overview
School District 10 is committed to fostering a collaborative community of learning grounded in strong academics, overall well-being, and a meaningful connection to the land. We strive to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need to navigate an ever-changing future. We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative educator to join a supportive and dedicated team of administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community partners. The successful candidate will share our commitment to this purpose and contribute actively to our vibrant learning community at Nakusp Elementary School.
Assignment / Schedule
The 0.5 FTE Counselling role is to provide preventative, responsive and solution-focused mental health services to students, delivering social-emotional learning (SEL) classroom instruction, coordinating school-based mental health services, facilitating referrals, and collaborating with community agencies.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:****__
- A valid Teaching Certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
- A Master's degree in counselling psychology, or a Master's degree in a related discipline with a focus on counselling including coursework in: social and emotional development, nature and assessment of behavior, and mental health, individual and group counselling processes, and well-being interventions
- Minimum of 3 years successful classroom teaching experience and successful counselling and/or related experience. Experience teaching applied design, skills and technologies curriculum.
- Ability to use Function-Based Assessments (FBA) and Level B Assessments to assess social and emotional needs and to use results to help assess suitable supports and interventions
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with children, youth and parents, and to inspire and support confidence and self-worth in children and adolescents
- Demonstrated understanding of indigenous cultures and experience integrating First Peoples Principles of Learning into teaching practice
- Successful experience integrating socio-emotional learning and self-regulated learning
- Expertise in specific social, emotional, and behavioural needs, self-regulation and SOGI 123 curricula
- Commitment to co-developing the School Growth Plan and collaboratively organizing for learning
- Professional learning inquiry experience that informs professional practice
- Commitment and expertise in building relationships with parents and community
- Willingness to participate in the school's extra-curricular programs will be an asset
All applicants should provide evidence of relevant expertise and experience related to the position. Please apply online with a complete application package, including a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, résumé, applicable practicum reports, the names of at least three professional references, and proof of a valid Teaching Certificate. For additional information about the position contact Brent Cook, Principal at Brent.Cook@sd10.bc.ca. Any questions about the recruitment process, including requesting an accommodation, can be sent to the attention of the District Human Resources Manager, Stephanie Roger, by email to hr@sd10.bc.ca.
Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
School District 10 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier‑free workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, provincial, or local law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact us.
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Posted On
July 31, 2026 11:09 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
August 07, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT
Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Nakusp
School/Location
Nakusp Elementary School
+ Show more
Salary
$67,040 - $119,548
Employment Start Date
September 08, 2026
End Date
06/30/2027
FTE
0.50
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Practicum Reports
- Teaching Evaluations
Apply
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- News & Events
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- Schools & Districts
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About BC Public Schools
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