Middle and Secondary School Counsellors

<p>It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.

The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada).

Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.

There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).

Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff.

We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.</p> <p>Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District No.

23) in Kelowna, BC invites applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for full year, full time, and part time temporary contracts.</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> Central Okanagan Secondary Schools are committed to creating a responsive, challenging, empowering, equitable, and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported.</p><p>School Counsellor play a crucial role in supporting the mental health and well-being of students while promoting academic success, offering essential support in academic planning, personal growth, career planning, post-secondary transition, and social development.</p><p>School Counsellors work closely with students, families, teachers, and the community to foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all students.</p><p><br></br></p> <p><strong>Middle and Secondary School Counsellors</strong></p> <p>Applicants must:</p> <ul> <li>have a professional teaching certificate;</li> <li>have a minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience;</li> <li>have a Masters degree recognized by the Teacher Regulation Branch in Counselling Psychology (or a related discipline with a focus in counselling);</li> <li>have training and/or experience as an Middle and Secondary School Counsellor as per School District Policy #510 and #510R;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>be willing to work in a collaborative/team environment to implement BC's Education Plan and the Redesigned Curriculum;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan;</li> <li>be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voicemail, e-mail, web sites, MyEd BC) for planning, attendance monitoring, communication, classroom instruction, IEP writing, and reporting purposes;</li> <li>be prepared to work positively towards the fulfillment of the School and District goals;</li> </ul> <p>Preference will be given to those applicants who:</p> <ul> <li>have both training and experience as a School Counsellor;</li> <li>have experience with grades 7-12 age groupings;</li> <li>have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal).</li> </ul> <p><br></br> Qualified candidates are invited to complete your online application form, including a comprehensive resume (include your home phone number, cell phone number and email address) and copies of supporting documents plus three references with contact information.</p> <p>The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.</p> <p>Please complete an on-line application and include a cover letter, resume, Undergrad degree, Bachelor of Education degree and Master's degree, along with corresponding transcripts, BC teaching certificate, TQS card, practicum or evaluation reports, and letters of reference.</p><p>Please contact Allison Goreas at <a></a> for more information about the role and responsibilities.</p> <p>Please contact Monique West at <a></a> to inform her of your completed application.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>