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Secondary Counsellor - 1.0 FTE Temporary

School District #42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)

#Counselling #School support #Secondary education #Student services #Community agencies #School counselling #Post-secondary assessments #Critical incident support

Quick overview

Support students in Grades 8–12.
Provide personal, academic, career, and group counselling.
Offer mediation and liaison support.
Assist during critical incidents.
Coordinate emergency referrals.
Connect students with community agencies.
Support school-to-school transitions.
Liaise with the RCMP.
Assist with career and post-secondary events.
Organize post-secondary entrance assessments

Requirements summary

Master’s degree in counselling psychology or equivalent.
Successful classroom teaching experience.
Valid BC Teaching Certificate & TQS card.
Strong collaborative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Experience working with outside agencies and case management.
Knowledge of effective school-based teams.
Understanding of Grade 8-12 Ministry requirements.
Ability to complete Ministry documentation and assist with scholarship applications

Master’s degree in counselling psychology or equivalentCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCase managementClassroom teachingCollaborative skillsStudent supportCounselling psychologyTeam organizationMinistry documentationPost-secondary assessment organization

Job description

<div><div><div><div><p><strong>SECONDARY COUNSELLOR</strong></p><p><strong>(1.0 FTE Temporary</strong><strong>)</strong></p><p>School District No.
42 (SD42) meets the learning needs of approximately 17,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions.
With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools.
It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.</p><p> SD42 is looking for a qualified applicant interested in working as a Counsellor in Westview Secondary School, for a 1.0 FTE temporary position, effective <b>September 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027</b>.</p></div></div></div></div><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide personal, academic, and career counselling to students in Grades 8–12.</li><li>Deliver group counselling sessions to support student well-being and development.</li><li> Support the delivery and guidance of the Careers 9 curriculum.</li><li> Provide specialized international student counselling and transition support.</li><li>Act as a liaison for international students and their families.</li><li>Assist students in crisis situations and respond to critical incidents as needed.</li><li>Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution between students, families, and staff.</li><li>Coordinate emergency referrals to appropriate services and agencies.</li><li>Connect students and families with community resources and support services.</li><li>Support student transitions between schools and educational programs.</li><li>Liaise with external organizations, including RCMP and other partners, as required.</li><li>Assist with planning and execution of career exploration and post-secondary events.</li><li>Organize and coordinate standardized testing (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, CPT, LPI, and other entrance assessments).</li><li>Monitor student progress and provide guidance for post-secondary planning and applications.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with policies and regulations.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>A master’s degree in counselling psychology or equivalent, combined with successful classroom teaching experience,</li><li>Valid BC Teaching Certificate & TQS card</li><li>The ability to work as part of a strong collaborative team and have excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.</li><li>The ability to work with outside agencies including understanding integrated case management.</li><li>The knowledge and understanding of what an effective school based team looks like and how to organize and operate it.</li><li>The knowledge of the Ministry requirements for the full Grade 8-12 secondary school program and ability to complete all Ministry documentation necessary to satisfy graduation requirements and to assist students in completing scholarship and bursary applications.</li></ul><p><b>To apply, please submit the following documentation:</b></p><ul><li>Resume and Cover Letter, quoting posting <b>#T2627-029 </b>in your application,</li><li>Photocopies of your university transcript(s) and certificate(s),</li><li>Photocopies of your valid BC Teaching Certificate & TQS card,</li><li>All Supporting Documentation.</li></ul><p><b>The district appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</b></p><p>The posting will remain open until filled.</p><p><strong>For more information about our School District, please visit </strong><a></a></p><p><i>Our staff members are the foundation of our system.

Secondary Counsellor - 1.0 FTE Temporary

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