Date Issued: April 17, 2024 POSITION

Worksite: Watson Elementary School (60%) & Cultus Lake Elementary School (40%)

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Family of Schools Counsellor

Salary Range: 5 7,972 to 106,217 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: September 1, 2024

Deadline for Applications: April 25, 2024 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience :

Masters 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 Educations 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 in order to complete Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans

Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in collaboration with the classroom teacher(s), the parent(s), the student and district personnel where appropriate, in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs

Demonstrated ability and commitment to co-plan and/or co-teach SEL with classroom teachers at the elementary level

Knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to supporting students and educators with the implementation of First Peoples Principals of Learning with respect to supporting SEL development in the class, and individual student support that is respectful of culture and beliefs

Understanding of Tier 1, 2, and 3 student supports, and an ability to collaborate with staff to plan for and support students at each level

Demonstrated experience and commitment supporting student transitions into, within and out of school

Demonstrated ability and commitment to collaborating with a child and youth care worker at the elementary school levels

Demonstrated commitment and experience in providing leadership at the school-based team

Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership in the area of assessment and goal development for students who require supplemental and/or replacement goals with students, teachers, parents and other counsellors

Demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, competency-based individual education plans and ministry reports to support students at the elementary school level

Demonstrated experience in accessing community supports and services to support students and their families

Demonstrated ability to determine the needs of a group of students, and create a group to support their social/emotional learning and/or mental health needs

Demonstrated ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers in the area of trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy

Demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor

For Further Information Contact: Terry Bateman, Watson Elementary Principal (604) 858 9477

or Lisa Wallace, Cultus Lake Elementary Principal (604) 858-6266