1.0 Continuing full-time Itinerant K to 12 Counselling position

PRINCETON ITINERANT COUNSELOR

John Allison & Vermilion Forks Elementary, Princeton Secondary & The Bridge - Alternate School

1.0 Continuing full-time Itinerant K to 12 Counselling position, beginning September 1, 2026.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Counselling background with a master’s degree in counselling.
• Knowledge and/or experience related to BC Secondary curricula, graduation requirements and Inclusive Education Programs.
• Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students and supporting school staff in implementing such programs.
• Experience in working with the School-Based Teams to provide integrated services to students.
• Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills that will facilitate individual and group counselling.
• Training and experience working with grade-level students.
• Valid Drivers license.
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with BC Curriculum.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A commitment to supporting a variety of learning needs and inclusionary practices.
• Knowledge of protocol in working with other agencies.
• Training or experience in supporting the needs of Indigenous students.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

School District 58 is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population.

Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve.

The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $64,664 - $112,806 , with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Interested applicants should go to our district website at , which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position may contact the Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Misty Sheldon at (250) 250-378-5161 or Email: msheldon@365.sd58.bc.ca

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.

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