Dawson Creek Secondary School requires a 1.0 FTE PERMANENT Counsellor/ Teacher

Job Code: 4040681

Job Details

Effective September 1, 2026

This position at South Peace Campus and includes one (1) teaching block

The successful applicant will possess, or be willing to complete, a Master's Degree in Counselling and will be an active member of the School Based Team and will support student's academic and social/emotional well being. The candidate will assist students with career exploration, timetabling and will assist school personnel with developing and implementing programs.

The candidate will assist students and parents with understanding selection of courses/programs/special service, as well as meet with parents on a regular basis. The successful candidate will regularly consult with the school based Learning Services Team while developing ways of promoting health and career awareness with the school.

For more information, please contact Judy Eagles, Principal, at 250-782-5585.

_ Dawson Creek Secondary School (South Peace Campus) _

Dawson Creek Secondary School (South Peace Campus) is a school of approximately 600 students in Grades 10 – 12. We employ approximately 50 staff including administration, teachers and support staff. The South Peace Campus is the largest school in School District No. 59 and accounts for approximately 20 percent of the FTE in the entire district.

We have a thriving athletics program at our school that has seen a number of teams win zone championships. We have an excellent relationship with our local college and see a number of our students enter Dual Credit programs each year. In addition to the regular academic courses, we offer a variety of elective courses that include woodwork, metalwork, automotive, robotics, engineering, foods, visual arts, digital arts, theatre and dance. We also have a well-established music theatre program that puts on a musical production each spring.

The South Peace Campus is a Restorative Practices school where we use focused conversations to solve problems and build empathy. We believe that a positive school culture and a connected school community are key in ensuring our students have a healthy learning environment. We aim to provide opportunities for growth and development by supporting our learners to become resilient, empathetic citizens with the skills needed to excel in the 21st century.

**We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team. **

The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care, they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
• Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Desired qualifications and experience include:

• Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
• Experience teaching in a multiage group setting
• Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction

**Why School District No. 59? **

Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.

The [School District Resource Centre](https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district- resource-centre) houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.

**Benefits in working for School District No. 59: **

• Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
• Northern Travel Allowance: A Great Benefit at Tax Time! An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends. Regular part time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked
• Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035* per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance

*The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation.

Did you know?

Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the [Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student- aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/student-loan-forgiveness.html) for up to $30,000.

Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the [Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student- aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/student-loan-forgiveness.html) for up to $30,000.

Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the [Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue%20agency/services/tax/individuals/%20topics/about- your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits- expenses/line-255-northern-residents-deductions/line-255-calculate-residency- deduction.html). Learn more about the [Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue- agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax- return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-255-northern- residents-deductions/line-255-places-located-prescribed-zones.html). If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:

• A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus
• An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling.

**Please visit www.discover59.ca for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area. **

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Posted On

June 08, 2026 06:19 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Dawson Creek

School/Location

Dawson Creek Secondary School (South Peace Campus)

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Salary

$79,903 - $127,251

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

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