T25-282 Temporary, Full-Time, Family of Schools Counsellor
About the role
Posting Number: **T25-**282
Date Issued: August 29, 2025
POSITION
Worksite: Leary Integrated Arts and Technology Elementary School
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Assignment Area(s): Family of Schools Counsellor
Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)
Please Note: The assignment within this position may not be identical to the assignment as indicated in this posting.
Effective Date: Immediately until not later than June 30, 2026
Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – 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 exemplary proficiency in collaboration with classroom teachers, parents, students and district personnel where appropriate, in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs
- Demonstrated ability collaborating with the 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
- Commitment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in the implementation of the school and district 4 Pillars of Integrated Arts and Technology (Integrated Disciplines; Collaborative Culture; Authentic Learning; and Visionary Staff)
- Demonstrated exemplary proficiency 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 interest, aptitude, or experience in fine arts, applied arts, media arts, or technology
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment supporting students and educators in implementing the First People's Principals of Learning with respect to supporting SEL development in the class, and individual student support that is respectful of culture and beliefs
- Understanding of Tier 1, 2, and 3 student supports for students' social/emotional learning and/or mental health needs, and demonstrated exemplary proficiency collaborating with staff to plan for and support students
- Demonstrated exemplary proficiency and commitment supporting student transitions into, within and out of school
- Demonstrated commitment and exemplary proficiency providing leadership at the school-based team
- Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership in the area of assessment and goal development for students who require supplemental and/or replacement goals with students, teachers, parents and other counsellors
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, competency-based individual education plans and ministry reports to support students at the elementary school level
- Demonstrated experience in accessing community supports and services to support students and their families
- Demonstrated ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers in the area of trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy
- Demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor
For further information, contact: (604) 792-1281 (Leary) Donna Arnold, Principal; Lindsay Sanderson, VP
About School District #33 (Chilliwack)
Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley of British Columbia, we are a growing learning community of over 14,000 students, served by 1,800 teachers and support staff. Our diverse programs include elementary, middle and secondary neighbourhood schools, French Immersion, Integrated Arts and Technology programs and more.
We are privileged to work and learn on the unceded traditional territory of Pilalt, Sema:th and Ts’elxwéyeqw.
Our Mission: We ensure deep learning engages our heart, head and hands to develop competencies vital for the success of all learners.
Our Vision: Syós:ys Iets’e th’ále, lets’emó:t (See EYE yees LETS – a - thala LETS – a - mot) One heart, one mind working together for a common purpose.
Website https://sd33.bc.ca/
T25-282 Temporary, Full-Time, Family of Schools Counsellor
About the role
Posting Number: **T25-**282
Date Issued: August 29, 2025
POSITION
Worksite: Leary Integrated Arts and Technology Elementary School
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Assignment Area(s): Family of Schools Counsellor
Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)
Please Note: The assignment within this position may not be identical to the assignment as indicated in this posting.
Effective Date: Immediately until not later than June 30, 2026
Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – 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 exemplary proficiency in collaboration with classroom teachers, parents, students and district personnel where appropriate, in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs
- Demonstrated ability collaborating with the 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
- Commitment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in the implementation of the school and district 4 Pillars of Integrated Arts and Technology (Integrated Disciplines; Collaborative Culture; Authentic Learning; and Visionary Staff)
- Demonstrated exemplary proficiency 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 interest, aptitude, or experience in fine arts, applied arts, media arts, or technology
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment supporting students and educators in implementing the First People's Principals of Learning with respect to supporting SEL development in the class, and individual student support that is respectful of culture and beliefs
- Understanding of Tier 1, 2, and 3 student supports for students' social/emotional learning and/or mental health needs, and demonstrated exemplary proficiency collaborating with staff to plan for and support students
- Demonstrated exemplary proficiency and commitment supporting student transitions into, within and out of school
- Demonstrated commitment and exemplary proficiency providing leadership at the school-based team
- Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership in the area of assessment and goal development for students who require supplemental and/or replacement goals with students, teachers, parents and other counsellors
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, competency-based individual education plans and ministry reports to support students at the elementary school level
- Demonstrated experience in accessing community supports and services to support students and their families
- Demonstrated ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers in the area of trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy
- Demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor
For further information, contact: (604) 792-1281 (Leary) Donna Arnold, Principal; Lindsay Sanderson, VP
About School District #33 (Chilliwack)
Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley of British Columbia, we are a growing learning community of over 14,000 students, served by 1,800 teachers and support staff. Our diverse programs include elementary, middle and secondary neighbourhood schools, French Immersion, Integrated Arts and Technology programs and more.
We are privileged to work and learn on the unceded traditional territory of Pilalt, Sema:th and Ts’elxwéyeqw.
Our Mission: We ensure deep learning engages our heart, head and hands to develop competencies vital for the success of all learners.
Our Vision: Syós:ys Iets’e th’ále, lets’emó:t (See EYE yees LETS – a - thala LETS – a - mot) One heart, one mind working together for a common purpose.
Website https://sd33.bc.ca/