guidance counsellor - education
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0.4 FTE Term Teacher Counsellor
Posted on
August 24, 2024
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School District #8 (Kootenay Lake)
Job details
School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned Arts and Entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits. Our visionary, creative team of 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities we can for about 5,000 students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $61,522 to $108,126, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) has a vacancy for a 0.4 FTE Term Teacher Counsellor at Salmo Elementary School to join our team of professionals in delivering a quality educational program to our students. It may be combined with other term positions at Salmo Elementary School. Teacher Counsellor Position The teaching assignment will include co-teaching and providing emotional and instructional support for at-risk students. This is not a clinical counselling role, but rather a teacher counsellor in a school setting.<p> The awarded applicant will have recent demonstrated successful experience working in a multi-graded environment; collaborating with school staff; and supporting at-risk students with learning, emotional or behaviour challenges. The applicant will be innovative, creative, and have a strong understanding of best practices, resources and instruction for elementary counselling support. They will demonstrate understanding of the BC Ed Plan, the First Peoples Principles of Learning, the districts Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Education and Childcares Mental Health in Schools Strategy, the BC Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services, district directions and inclusion support strategies.<p>The successful applicant will be a person who is continually striving to improve pedagogy in a changing educational environment with a view towards contributing to school culture, and student success and achievement. <p>Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience: Masters degree, recognized by the Teacher Regulation Branch, in counselling psychology or Special Education. An advanced certificate in teacher counselling, counselling psychology, or special education may be considered<p> At least 5 years demonstrated successful teaching experience in a public K-12 school setting in BC, ideally in a similar role<p> 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, particularly as it relates to behavior and mental health support<p> A clearly demonstrated understanding of the role of teacher counsellor in the public school context and within the parameters of the individuals educational background and training, including a clear understanding of and commitment to working within the guidelines set out by the district for teacher counsellors<p> A clearly demonstrated understanding of the ethics of counselling in the school environment and to the extent of the individuals training and credentials <p> Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the implementation and evaluation of IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), Inclusion Support teacher and district personnel Extensive academic training, professional preparation and qualifications in teachin
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LocationSalmo, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
ApplyToEducation
#2789707
Advertised until
2024-10-23
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