Posting Number: **T25-**262

Date Issued: August 21, 2025

POSITION

Worksite: Mount Slesse Middle School

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Counsellor

Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: September 1, 2025, until not later than December 19, 2025

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

Deadline for Applications: Friday, August 29, 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
• demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments
• knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel
• sound understanding and demonstrated application of current middle school philosophy:
• Teaming - demonstrated ability and experience working with one or two other teachers to support a core group of students
• Advisory – dedicated instructional time with students to foster connectedness and positive relationships to support adolescent development
• Exploratory – providing students the opportunity to sample high interest courses
• Collaboration – ongoing inquiry-based team work
• demonstrated capabilities in providing effective student, family and group counselling services
• demonstrated interest in facilitating peer counselling skills amongst students
• demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of strategies to support the goals as outlined in SD 33 Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement
• willingness to assist with the leadership of the School Based Team
• demonstrated understanding of school timetable for both middle and elementary and ability to extensively utilize online scheduling tools such as MyEd
• proven ability to inspire and support confidence and self-worth in adolescents
• demonstrated ability to motivate students who are disadvantaged or have dysfunctional behaviour patterns to attend school regularly
• demonstrated application and facilitation of small groups to address issues such as anxiety and depression
• demonstrated knowledge and ability to support classroom teachers with best practice in SEL
• demonstrated ability to be a case manager and positively advocate for students
• willingness to work with and support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• willingness to work in a collaborative manner with staff, administration, and parents

For Further Information Contact: Paula Gosal, Principal, or Michelle Davis, VP (604) 824-7481