Elementary-Middle School Counsellor
Elementary-Middle School Counsellor
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$ 57984 - 107490
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Job Description
New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity
New Westminster Schools is seeking qualified School Counsellors to both
Continuing and Temporary Fulltime and Parttime positions for the 24/25 School Year.
About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits high quality public services and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.
New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures backgrounds and needs. Together we are a caring inclusive and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.
The candidate will be part of and work closely with a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum effective teaching and learning practices and a commitment to professional development are essential.
The positions are effective September 3 2024 with temporary positions ending June 30 2025 and with opportunity to apply via internal application process for the 25/26 school year.
The District Elementary/Middle School Counsellor will provide intervention consultative and preventative support services in order to facilitate the educational personal social and emotional development of students. While counsellors are assigned to specific schools for the duration of the school year there may be changes to schedules to address emergent situations.
Required Qualifications & Desired Attributes:- Masters degree in School Counselling
- Valid BC Teachers Certificate
- Knowledge of diverse student needs and inclusive practices
- Ability to support the delivery of prevention and wellness programs
- Awareness of communitybased counselling services
- Ability to support and collaborate with SchoolBased Teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Salary as per Teachers Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $57984.00 to $107490.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process:
APPLY ONLINE button at the bottom of the page. Please include your cover letter resume transcripts copies of certificates or diplomas practicum and/or teacher evaluation report and references..
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement and only those applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others thank you for your interest.
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.423 of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore each applicant may wish to provide on a voluntary basis whether they selfidentify as a First Nations Metis or Inuit person.
Employment Type
Full-Time
