2026-67 - Elementary Counsellor - CH + WE
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $61,347 to $116,190, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. · Full-time
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- The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $61,347 to $116,190, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
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Original job description
CLOSING DATE: October 13th, 2026
COMPETITION # 2026-67
ELEMENTARY COUNSELLOR
Full-time (1.00 FTE) Term position
Chartwell and Westcot Elementary Schools
Effective November 6th, 2026, until June 30, 2027
The annual salary for a full-time teaching position ranges from $61,347 to $116,190, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The salary will be prorated based on FTE.
This position is replacing an employee on leave.
Required Qualifications And Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- A completed Masters level degree in Counselling Psychology, School Counselling, or equivalent
- A current and valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
- Demonstrated recent experience as an elementary counsellor
- Knowledge of the Response to Intervention Framework
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge with writing and implementing behavioral plans and IEP's
- Ability to work with teachers in a variety of settings
- A commitment to and successful experience working collaboratively in team settings.
- Demonstrated ability and knowledge in working with community agencies and health care professionals to co-ordinate services.
- Behaviour intervention training and/or experience with functional behaviour assessment would be an asset for the successful candidate
- Please note that counselling positions are district based positions and the location may be changed subject to operational and student needs.
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via under West Vancouver Schools.
West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Provide counselling services to elementary students at Chartwell and Westcot Elementary Schools. Collaborate with teachers, school teams, community agencies, and healthcare professionals to coordinate student support, including behavioral plans and individualized education plans.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree in Counselling Psychology, School Counselling, or an equivalent field, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate, and recent experience as an elementary counsellor. Candidates should know the Response to Intervention framework, have experience developing and implementing behavioral plans and IEPs, and be able to collaborate with teachers, teams, community agencies, and healthcare professionals; behavior intervention training or functional behavior assessment experience is an asset.
Skills
- Elementary Counselling
- Counselling Psychology
- School Counselling
- Response to Intervention
- Behavioral Plan Development
- Individualized Education Plans
- Teacher Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Community Agency Coordination
- Healthcare Professional Coordination
- Behavior Intervention
- Functional Behavior Assessment
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- Education
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Elementary Counsellor
- Counselling Psychology
- School Counselling
- Master's Degree
- BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
- Elementary Education
- Response to Intervention Framework
- Behavioral Plans
- Individualized Education Plans
- Teacher Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Community Agencies
- Healthcare Professionals
- Service Coordination
- Behavior Intervention
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Student Support