Counselling K-5

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.
**Job Posting**: Posting Detail
**Posting**:
T2425/328
**Description**:
Counselling K-5
**Start Date**:
23-Sep-2024
**End Date**:
30-Jun-2025
**Date Posted**:
12-Sep-2024
**Closing Date**:
17-Sep-2024 10:00
Location
Position
Assignment Type
FTE
Diversity and Inclusion
Temporary Teacher
Temporary
0.2000
**Schedule**: Monday at KELSET Elementary
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Education (Elementary)
Master's Degree in Counselling or Psychology or a related discipline with a focus on counselling
Two years of successful classroom experience at the elementary level
Two years of successful school counselling experience at the elementary 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
**Ideally, the successful applicant will possess**:
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
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