Family counselor Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Competition # : # 5 - 2024-2025 Position : Elementary Counselor Description : Counselor Location : JS Clark, GW Carlson, & RL Angus Status : Full Time Term Appointment – FTE 1.0 Commencement Date : September 1, 2024, to June 20, 2025 or upon return of incumbent. This position will serve our three in-town elementary schools, approximately 350 students. Scheduling between the schools will be determined in coordination with the three elementary principals; with a requirement to adjust schedules as needed to address emergent issues. A $10 000 hiring incentive will be paid to a successful applicant who meets the criteria for the incentive - please inquire for further details. The starting annual salary for this part time elementary school counselor ranges from $65, 000, to $108,000, with placement on then range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. Qualifications : Valid BC Teaching certificate. Teaching experience. A Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, or equivalent. Completion of a supervised counselling practicum. Responsibilities include : Providing direct counselling services to children, as well as individual, group, or family counseling to referred students where appropriate. Working with school administration and classroom teachers to support healthy classroom environments. Working in conjunction with parents, caregivers, and outside agencies for the welfare of children. Attendance at weekly school-based team meetings to support students on their caseload, be aware of priority students in the schools, and serve as a source of expertise on social-emotional supports and student well-being. Case management for students with H and R designations, which includes : Development and updating of student IEP's. Organizing and leading IEP meetings with school staff and families. Reporting on student goals. Coordinating and working in cooperation with classroom teachers, support staff, the school-based team, and parents / caregivers to help students flourish and be successful at school. Helping staff to design and implement specific student plans and interventions. Maintaining an appropriate and confidential system of student records Participate in Behavioural and Digital Threat Assessments / Violence and Threat Assessments as needed Closing Date : Interested applicants should submit a detailed resume, 3 professional references, and copies of counselling practicum evaluation, or the most recent evaluation as a school counsellor by 10 : 00 am on Monday July 15, 2025, or until a successful candidate is found. Apply to : Mark Theobald, Superintendent of Schools Box 87 Fort Nelson, B.C.V0C 1R0