Role overview

650 KAWKAWA LAKE ROAD HOPE, B.C. VOX 1L4

Phone (604) 869-2411 www.sd78.bc.ca

TEACHING VACANCY

CONTINUING

Posting Date:July 16, 2026

EXTERNAL/INTERNAL POSTING

No.2026- 032E-3

Effective: September 8, 2026

DISTRICT 1.0 F.T.E. CONTINUING DISTRICT COUNSELLOR (ITINERANT)

As a member of the Inclusive Education Department, the District Counsellor supports priority learners and their families across school, home, and community settings, including on-reserve services. While the position supports students in K – 12, the focus is primarily on students in elementary schools. This role also provides district-level leadership in advancing Inclusive Education and receives a Coordinator stipend.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver mental health services to in-person and remote students
Work flexible hours, including evenings, to meet student and family needs
Lead district initiatives in SOGI and Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA)
Collaborate with Inclusive Education staff, Indigenous communities, and external agencies
Advocate for students and families
Partner with the Integrated Child and Youth Team and school-based teams
Support staff (teachers, counsellors, CYCWs, administrators) in addressing student needs
Assist with safety planning, risk assessments, and incident response
Connect students and families with community resources
Support district programs (e.g., MindUp)
Provide training, coaching, and consultation on assessment, instruction, and behaviour support
Assist case managers in the application and maintenance of Category H students
Work in collaboration with the district's Integrated Child and Youth Team

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Counselling (school counselling focus or equivalent)
Valid B.C. Teaching Certificate
Knowledge of Ministry of Education and Inclusive Education policies
Strong communication, collaboration, and consultation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with external agencies (e.g., Child & Youth Mental Health, The Maples)
School counselling experience (elementary and/or secondary)
Knowledge of Inclusive Education practices, IEPs, and school-based teams
Experience with emotional/behavioural disorders and crisis response
Training in risk/threat assessment and suicide risk assessment
Experience supporting Indigenous students and families on reserve
Level B testing certification
Experience leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams

Include with your application,anupdated resume, and/or statement indicating your experience/qualificationsasit 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:

Monday July 27, 2026, 4:00 pm Email: Antigone.snider@sd78.bc.ca