Teacher Counsellor
- Quesnel, BC, Canada
$64,901 to $116,190 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $64,901 to $116,190 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
POSITION: Teacher Counsellor
ASSIGNMENT: Counselling - Elementary (K-7)
FTE: 1.0
LOCATION: District Administration Office
EFFECTIVE DATES: Commencing September 1, 2026 and continuing
Basic Qualifications: A successful candidate will hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and be a member in good standing in the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch AND possess one or more of the following:
Training Specialization: Primary Education with a Master's Degree in Counselling
Related Teaching Experience: Recent successful experience as an Elementary School Counsellor
A Reasonable Expectation: based on a teacher's skills, abilities, professional development, and overall classroom teaching experience, that the teacher will be able to perform the duties in a successful manner in collaboration with other professional staff.
Additional Qualifications: Master's Degree in Counselling
Other:
- Commitment to the School growth Plan.
- Ability to meet the counselling needs of students with a wide range of abilities.
- Commitment to the School Based Team.
- Willingness to provide support and develop programs in collaboration with the Youth Care Workers.
- Ability to advocate for student needs with community agencies.
The annual salary for the full-time Teacher ranges from $64,901 to $116,190 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. We also offer a competitive benefits package and pension.
The Quesnel School District is an equal opportunity employer
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Teacher Counsellor at School District #28 will provide counselling to elementary students across a wide range of abilities. The role also involves working with the School Based Team, building programs with Youth Care Workers, and advocating for students with community agencies.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid BC Teaching Certificate, membership in good standing with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch, and a Master's degree in counselling. Recent experience as an elementary school counsellor and training in primary education are also required.
Skills
- Elementary school counselling
- Student counselling for diverse abilities
- Collaboration with school based teams
- Program development with Youth Care Workers
- Advocacy for students with community agencies
- Primary education
- School growth planning
- Teaching certification (BC)
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Pension plan
Categories
- Education
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Teacher Counsellor
- elementary counselling
- school counsellor
- K-7
- primary education
- student counselling
- school based team
- Youth Care Workers
- community agencies
- BC Teaching Certificate
- Teacher Regulation Branch
- school district
- Quesnel
- guidance counsellor
- student support
- school growth plan
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
Licences and certifications
- BC Teaching Certificate
Fields of study
- Counselling
- Primary Education