0.6 FTE District Elementary Counsellor
About the role
School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)
Counsellor Vacancy
2026-2027
Posting Date: July 7, 2026
Competition # 26-T-41
0.6 FTE District Elementary Counsellor
Temporary: September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027** __ **
Qualifications:
- BC Certification with Bachelor of Education Degree
- Master's Degree in Counselling
- Experience in Cognitive-Theory-Based Counselling with an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice
- Previous successful experience in Counselling required
- Must be familiar with Inter-ministerial social agency protocols
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be experienced at working in a collaborative team setting
- Training in Suicide Risk Assessment and care plans
- An understanding of counselling supports through a Response to Intervention lens
Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Maintain therapy caseloads
- Consult with school-based teams, parents, district staff, and community agencies
- Provide/facilitate professional development opportunities for School District No. 20 employees
- Active member of District Itinerant Team and District Counselling Team.
Salary and Benefits:
- The annual salary for this position ranges from $64,012 to $118,237, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Note: The successful candidate will require a valid driver's license and vehicle.
For further information, please contact Mrs. Kristi Crowe, Director of Instruction – Learning Services, at kcrowe@sd20.bc.ca.
Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 4:00 pm, July 16, 2026.
**Please note ****we ****only accept online applications. Please apply online through ****www.makeafuture.ca ********** Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.
We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: __http://www.makeafuture.ca, __www.sd20.bc.ca , KCTU, Schools
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Posted On
July 07, 2026 03:20 PM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
July 16, 2026 04:00 PM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Part Time, Contract/Term
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
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School/Location
School Board Office
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Salary
$64,012 to $118,237
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
End Date
06/30/2027
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- Resume
- Cover Letter
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