2026-015e Jobs in Hope, BC
Create alert for “2026-015E”
Hope, BC
2026-015E - Term Specific Teacher/District Counsellor
About the role
Job Code: 4033109
School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade)
Job Details
650 KAWKAWA LAKE ROAD HOPE, B.C. VOX 1L4
[ Phone (604) 869-2411 www.sd78.bc.ca](https:// Phone (604) 869-2411 www.sd78.bc.ca)
TEACHING VACANCY
TERM SPECIFIC
** Posting Date ****: ****May 20, 2026 ******
EXTERNAL/INTERNAL POSTING
** No. ****2026-015E ******TERM SPECIFIC
** Effective: September 8, 2026 to June 25, 2027 or return of the incumbent **
**DISTRICT 1.0 F.T.E. TERM-SPECIFIC INCLUSIVE EDUCATION DISTRICT COUNSELLOR (ITINERANT) ******
The District Counsellor will have the skills, experience and training to work collaboratively with other members of the Inclusive Education Team (both school and district based) as well as the school-based team (SBT) to improve student learning and well-being. This position may also include working with Indigenous students and families on and off reserve.
The District Counsellor will have a key leadership role for implementing the district vision for student support throughout the district. They will help provide leadership as well as support a strong working Inclusive Education Team. This position will include working closely with the District Child & Youth Care Workers to promote safe and inclusive schools. Providing district leadership in the area of mental health is also a key priority.
As a team member of the Inclusive Education Department, the District Counsellor will:
- provide mental health supports for the students of the Fraser Cascade School District - which includes both students attending school and those working remotely;
- be willing to support students and families both at school, at home as well as off-site locations which includes supporting students and families on reserve;
- work flexible hours to meet the needs of students and their families, including after school and evening times;
- prioritize the needs of elementary students;
- work collaboratively with the entire Inclusive Education Department to support the needs of all priority students;
- work closely with the ICY Team and will be responsible to complete referrals to the ICY Team and other agencies;
- directly support and supervise the District Child & Youth Care Workers.
Provide the following supports:
- provide direct counselling and support to students and their families;
- provide leadership to all staff in the area of mental health;
- act as an advocate for the students and their parents;
- when appropriate, participate as a member of the school-based team;
- provide direct instruction to students in areas such as peer helping, conflict resolution,
social skills and life skills;
-
consult with school-based teachers, counsellors, district personnel and administrators regarding priority students;
-
support schools dealing with issues regarding student safety and well-being which may include assisting in the developing of safety plans where appropriate;
-
support school-based counsellors, Child & Youth Care Workers and Indigenous Support Workers in working with children and youth;
-
be knowledgeable of community resources and connect/collaborate with them when necessary;
-
support the district focus on a variety of pro-social programs, such as MindUp and
Roots of Empathy, and Open Parachute mental health program.
MINIMUMACADEMIC****QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent;
- Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent;
- two years satisfactory teaching experience;
- valid B.C. Teaching Certificate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- teaching or other pertinent experiences in other settings such as Child Youth Mental Health, The Maples, ADTP or provincial resource institutions;
- previous counselling experience at the elementary or secondary level;
- have experience working in a district or centralized capacity in inclusive education;
- experience supervising staff;
- strong working knowledge of Inclusive Education including writing Individual Education Plans and coordinating School Based Team meetings;
- training/experience in the field of emotional and behavioural disorders;
- knowledge and skills to develop and support district protocols such as: safety plans, critical incident intervention plans, behaviour intervention plans, emergency plans, risk assessments and threat assessments;
- strong evidence of experience working with behaviour disorders in children and adolescents;
- demonstrated knowledge and experience in administration of suicide risk assessment;
- demonstrated experience supporting Indigenous students and families on reserve.
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to the principal of the school(s) to which they are assigned and to the District PrincipalofInclusive Education.
All District staff must be willing and prepared to work at both the elementary and secondary levels.
The District Counsellor must have access to reliable transportation – travel to different schools/communities in outlying communities is required.
**All itinerant based positions are district positions and the location (s) of assignments are determined by the Inclusive Education Department and may be changed subject to operational and student needs. **
**Include with your application, an updated resume, and/or statement indicating your experience/qualifications as it pertains to the posted position. **
Salary: $61,502 - $113,628 depending on Category and Grid Level
If you are applying to more than one position for which you hold qualifications, then please list the positions to which you are applying in order of preference and forward by:
MondayJune1, 2026, 4:00pmEmail: Antigone.snider@sd78.bc.ca
__ Facebook __ Twitter __ LinkedIn
Apply
Posted On
May 20, 2026 03:39 PM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
June 01, 2026 04:00 PM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Hope
School/Location
District Education Office
+ Show more
Salary
61,502 - 113,628
Employment Start Date
September 08, 2026
End Date
06/25/2027
FTE
1.00
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
- Certificates & Diplomas
Apply
Navigation
- About Us
- News & Events
- Regions
- Schools & Districts
- Careers
- Employee Resources
- Employer Portal
- FAQs
- Contact Us
Your Career in BC
__ Please wait while loading application information.
Information
OK
Incomplete Job Application
Yes No
Not the right fit? Search for 2026-015E jobs in Hope, BC
About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.