T25-70 Continuing Full-Time Counsellor Inclusion Teacher

Worksite: G.W. Graham Secondary School

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Counsellor Inclusion Teacher

Salary Range: $5+,711 – $10+,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, April 25, 2025 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

Master's degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling.
Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services, as it relates to behavior and mental health support.
Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
Ability to work one on one and in small groups with students, focusing on social emotional learning, externalizing behaviors, and managing anxiety.
Additional training, experience and/or post graduate coursework in supporting students with academic challenges or gaps.
Demonstrated ability to build strong connections and relationships with students, staff and parents.
Demonstrated willingness to participate as an integral member of the School Based Team.
Demonstrated success at working with and coordinating SEL programs with the child and youth care worker and/or community partners.
Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments.
Demonstrated ability to teach students strategies that enable them to self-regulate their emotions and behaviors.
Demonstrated sensitivity, awareness and understanding of young adolescent development and enthusiasm for fostering a positive relationship with students with multiple challenges.
Training and experience in conflict resolution.
Excellent leadership, organizational and coordination skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate students who are disadvantaged or disengaged from learning (possibly shown in low attendance in class or school).
Demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to connect families with community services for students and families.
Experience working with students and families to access substance use support.
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, communication, and collaboration.