Posting Number : **T26-**54

Date Issued: April 15, 2026

POSITION

Worksite: Leary Integrated Arts and Technology Elementary School

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Family of Schools Counsellor
Salary Range: $63,347 to $116,190 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)

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

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, April 23, 2026 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future
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and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of two (2) current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

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**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 proficiency in collaborative practices with classroom teachers, parents, students and district personnel where appropriate in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs
• Demonstrated ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers in the area of trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team (ex. 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 ability 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 experience supporting students through a Response to Intervention (RTI) Framework with SEL concepts
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to implementing the First People's Principals of Learning with respect to supporting SEL development in the class, and providing individual student support that is respectful of culture and beliefs
• Understanding of Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for students' social/emotional learning and/or mental health needs, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff to plan for and support students
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to support student transitions into, within and out of school
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership at the school-based team
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, and competency-based individual education
• Demonstrated experience connecting families with the appropriate community supports and services
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor
• Demonstrated interest, aptitude, or experience in fine arts, applied arts, media arts, or technology

For further information, contact:(604) 792-1281 (Leary) Donna Arnold, Principal; Lindsay Sanderson, VP

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Posted On

April 15, 2026 11:10 AM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

April 23, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT

Openings

1

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Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Chilliwack

School/Location

Leary Integrated Arts & Technology Elementary

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Salary

$63,347 to $116,190

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Additional Information

T26-54 Continuing, Full-Time, Family of Schools Counsellor

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