School Counsellor - 1.0 FTE Continuing Position

Location

Surrey, BC | Canada

Job description

Pacific Academy is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a School Counsellor position commencing August 22 , 2024 .

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 a n active member of the School-Based-Team;
• Provid e direct counseling and/or intervention to students to support mental health and wellbeing;
• Collaborate with T eachers , 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 Educati on and Childcare Special Education Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines manual;
• Case manage/oversee IEPs for H & R d esignated 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:

• Submit a cover letter and resume along with certifications to [email protected]
• Download a Pastor Reference Form for their pastor to complete and submit directly to [email protected] .

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