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T26-270 Temporary, Full-Time, School Counsellor Grade 9-12

Chilliwack – School District #33

Chilliwack Secondary · Chilliwack, B.C.

Job description

Posting Number: T26-270

Date Issued: October 28, 2026

POSITION

Worksite: Chilliwack Secondary School

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): School Counsellor Grade 9-12

Salary Range: $63,347 to $116,190 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: November 13, 2026 to December 18, 2026, or return of teacher

Deadline for Applications:, Thursday, November 5, 2026 – 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time

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.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in school-based counseling at the secondary level
  • Extensive experience with and knowledge of the BC Graduation Plans and ensuring students are progressing on their graduation plan
  • knowledge and demonstrated experience in using MyEd for student information gathering and course planning at the Secondary School level
  • extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment
  • successful experience with academic and career advisement
  • an understanding of bursary and scholarship opportunities and processes to access related information through MyBluePrint
  • willingness and experience in leading a School Based Team at the Secondary level
  • demonstrated ability to motivate students who are disadvantaged or have dysfunctional behaviour patterns to attend school regularly
  • demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
  • excellent leadership, organizational and coordination skills
  • proven ability to inspire and support confidence and self-worth in adolescents
  • demonstrated ability to be a case manager and positively advocate for students
  • willingness to work in a collaborative manner with staff, administration, and parents
  • extensive knowledge and experience with secondary curriculum, graduation requirements and post-secondary opportunities
  • extensive experience working with students in care and students on youth agreements·
  • demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
  • experience in all School Based Team processes and being a positively contributing member of SBT

For Further Information Contact: Chuck Lawson, Principal; Beth Clarke, VP; Josh Sandberg, VP; Kate Campbell, VP; Ron Bhatti (604) 858-9424

About this occupation

This job is classed under Educational counsellors (NOC 41320) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Educational counsellors advise current and prospective students on educational issues, career planning and personal development, and coordinate the provision of counselling services to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff. They are employed by school boards and post-secondary educational institutions.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, time tables and scheduling, school adjustment, attendance problems and study skills
  • Counsel students regarding career or vocational issues including career exploration and planning, résumé preparation, job interview skills and job search strategies and make available to them a wide range of educational and occupational information
  • Coordinate co-op and school-to-work transition programs, and the provision of counselling and information services, such as career information, professional development sessions and exchanges with other educational institutions, to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff
  • Consult with teachers and parents or faculty and other professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists and social workers regarding various issues and concerns, and with administrators and community agencies regarding programs and referrals
  • Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, personality, vocational, aptitude and interest tests

Usual requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in counselling, career development, education or social sciences is required for counsellors in school settings.
  • A master's degree in counselling psychology or a related field such as educational psychology, developmental psychology or social work is usually required.
  • Educational counsellors in post-secondary settings require an undergraduate degree and may require a graduate degree. A particular academic specialization may also be required.
  • In Quebec, membership in l'Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation is mandatory to use the titles ''vocational counsellor'', "guidance counsellor" and "vocational guidance counsellor".

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Provide school-based counselling to Grade 9-12 students.. Support student behaviour and mental health needs.. Conduct behavioural screening, assessments and Functional Behavioural Assessments.. Develop, implement and evaluate CBIEPs in consultation with teachers, parents, students and district personnel.. Support graduation planning and monitor student progress toward graduation requirements.. Provide academic and career advisement, including guidance on bursaries, scholarships and post-secondary opportunities.. Lead and participate in School Based Team processes.. Act as a case manager and advocate positively for students.. Motivate and support disadvantaged students and students with dysfunctional behaviour patterns.. Access community services for students and their families.. Collaborate with staff, administration, parents and district personnel.. Support students in care and students on youth agreements.

What you’ll need

Master's degree in counselling psychology or a related discipline focused on behaviour disorders and counselling, recognized by the College of Teachers. Candidates should have extensive secondary-school counselling experience, knowledge of BC graduation requirements and curriculum, experience with behavioural assessments, CBIEPs, School Based Teams, student case management, academic and career advising, MyEd and MyBluePrint, and experience supporting students with behavioural, mental health and social needs. Teaching qualifications, professional preparation and experience working collaboratively with students, families, staff and community services are required.

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