School Counsellor – 1.0 FTE Temporary Position

Pacific Academy is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a School Counsellor position commencing as soon as possible.  

 

The School Counsellor is expected to:

  • Work collaboratively with students, their families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to develop effective strategies in promoting the educational, social, emotional development of students;
  • Act as an advocate for children and their families;
  • Participate as an active member of the School-Based-Team;
  • Provide direct counseling and/or intervention to students to support mental health and wellbeing;
  • Collaborate with Teachers, fellow Counsellors, school Psychologist and school staff to provide supports and effective strategies in promoting safe, caring, and healthy school environments;
  • Be familiar with the Ministry of Education and Childcare Special Education Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines manual;
  • Case manage/oversee IEPs for H & R designated students;
  • Assist with Level B testing, conduct risk assessment and behavioural screening tools with students as required;
  • Support social emotional learning (SEL) in classrooms through consultation, collaboration and direct in-class teaching;
  • Work with School-Based Team to create safety plans;
  • Other duties as assigned.


 

Qualifications: 

Successful candidates should: 

  • Have a master's degree in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on counselling. Membership in the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and /or being a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) is preferred;
  • Have teaching and/or counselling experience;
  • Possess professional teaching certification;
  • Have an understanding of and commitment to Christian Education;
  • Actively and personally support a Pentecostal/Charismatic statement of faith;
  • Be an active member in a local church;
  • Be a team player;
  • Have excellent communication skills;
  • Possess the technical skills commensurate with the position.

 

Potential candidates should: