Counselling 9-12 - T2526/425

District Overview Driven by our desire to help

students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich

School District provides quality educational programs and a safe

and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally

diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich

Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one

of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body

that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in

large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and

support staff.

Position

Position

• Temporary Teacher Assignment

Type

• Temporary to the return of the

incumbent FTE / Point Time

• 0.8 Point

Time

Required

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education

Secondary)

Master's Degree in Counselling or

Psychology or a related discipline with a focus on

counselling

Two years of successful classroom

experience at the secondary level

Two years of

successful school counselling experience at the secondary level

that includes the provision of counselling, consultation,

coordination and education services that promote the intellectual,

human, social and career development of

students

Current practical experience dealing

with adolescents exhibiting behavioural and / or emotional

problems

Demonstrated successful experience in

the classroom and in a school‑counselling

position

Ideal

Qualifications

Ability to support classroom

teachers in understanding and planning for the social, emotional

and behavioural needs of students in their

classes

Strong communication skills with

students, parents and colleagues and ability in group process

techniques

Ability and willingness to act as a

resource person for teaching

staff

Demonstrated interest and a strong

commitment to the emotional and social development of

adolescents

Demonstrated aptitude for

counselling and / or professional counselling

experience

Experience working in a proactive,

comprehensive counselling model

Experience

working in a comprehensive model supporting the academic, social

and emotional needs of International

students

Strong understanding of current

Graduation Programs prescribed by the Ministry of

Education

Strong understanding of

transitioning middle year learners to secondary and secondary

learners to post‑secondary

Threat Assessment

Level 2 training

Knowledge and understanding

of the role a counsellor plays on a Critical Response

Team

Familiarity with community resources and

referral processes

Demonstrated ability to

work effectively as a member of a collaborative

team

Successful experience with adapting and

modifying materials for a diversity of

learners

Contact Please Note : Thank you in

advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be

contacted. All postings close at 10 : 00 am on the listed closing

date unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions

regarding this posting please contact

hr_teaching@saanichschools.ca.

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