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Salary0.6 FTE in the area of Secondary School Counsellor
Schedule to be determined in consultation with the principal
This is a Temporary Contract position.
This position is effective May 1, 2024 and will continue until June 28, 2024 or upon the return of the incumbent, whichever comes first.
While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.
The starting annual salary for a school teacher position ranges from $58,000 to $110,000, with placement on the range based on the length of service and qualifications in accordance in accordance with the collective agreement. Positions of Special Responsibility receive an additional pay allowance in accordance with the collective agreement based on the levels 1, 2, or 3.
Please contact Josh Gutknecht, Principal, if you have specific questions regarding this position.
Secondary Counsellor Qualifications
The following criteria are the minimum expectations for qualifications for Counsellors in School District # 22 (Vernon).
Current knowledge and ability to support students with behavioural, emotional and career needs.
expertise in specific behavioural, emotional and career needs
expertise in a wide range of management strategies
expertise in recognizing symptoms and indicators related to specific areas of concern e.g. child abuse, suicide, etc.
competencies in career counseling (secondary)
expertise in a wide range of programs e.g. Second Step, LionsQuest, etc.
advocate for student needs
philosophical understanding and ability to implement changes to meet student needs
Strong Personal and Interpersonal Skills
demonstrates empathy
demonstrates good listening skills
demonstrates strong communication and mediation skills
demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with education and community personnel
demonstrates ability to develop positive relationships with children and youth
Training
Masters Degree in Counselling, including:
Coursework in social and emotional development of school-aged children and youth
Coursework in abnormal psychology of school-aged children and youth
Coursework in behavior disorders and mental illness of school aged children and youth
Clinically supervised counseling practicum and/or related experience
Experience
Minimum of 5 years successful classroom teaching experience
successful counselling and/or related experience
Additional qualifications and related skills:
conflict resolution skills
interviewing skills
communication skills
mediation skills
prevention and intervention strategies
threat and risk assessment training for elementary and secondary
critical incident and crisis response training
must have certification with the BC Teachers Regulation Branch
