Job Description

The Mission Public School District is located on the traditional, ancestral, unsurrendered, and shared territories of Sto:lo people, of Leq'a:mel, Sema:th, Mathxwi, Sq'ewlets and Qwo:ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial.


Halq'emeylem is the language of this land and of Sto:lo ancestors. The place from where Halq'emeylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leq'a:mel. The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial.







We invite applications for the position of:




School: Fraserview Learning Centre


Position: Counsellor


FTE: 1.0


Grade: All


Status: Temporary


Start Date: October 6, 2025 to June 30, 2026





The Fraserview counsellor works as a team with staff and are responsible for providing counseling services to all students.


Qualifications:

A valid BC teaching certificate Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology or School Counselling Successful teaching experience at the elementary school level an asset Successful experience working with a variety of learners with learning/behaviourial and emotional difficulties and other special needs designated students would be an asset Experience with students with ongoing and significant behaviourial challenges - both internalizing and externalizing behaviourial issues, social emotional difficulties, and mental health concerns would be an asset The ability to collect information as to student's behaviourial needs as well as students with complex emotional/learning needs, typically resulting in the designation of students in a behaviour/mental health Category R and H Ability to work on a team providing assessment of behaviourial and emotional issues for elementary-middle aged students. This includes informal assessment of behaviourial issues and as well as formal assessment of behaviour and social skills - including the administration and interpretation of behaviourial assessment instruments The ability to case manage students with complex profiles (Category R and H) - specifically writing Individual Educational Plans (IEP), and facilitation of the Integrated Case Management Process (ICM) would be an asset Knowledge of Integrated Case Management (ICM) and the ability to work with outside agencies regarding behaviourial issues and issues related to social awareness Specific knowledge, strategies and behaviourial interventions to inform and support the School based team as well as the classroom teachers - as to the complexity of student profiles and barriers to their learning from a counselling perspective Experience and ability to relate and connect with high-risk students in a non-judgmental patient and optimistic manner will be an asset Strong relationship and collaboration skills - working with school-based professionals as well as community partners, students and parents would be an asset Experience and proven ability to provide individual counselling support to those students designated in Category R and H as well as to coordinate counselling support with outside agencies Background knowledge of various initiatives towards teaching of "positive behaviour" Experience providing direction to support staff - such as Youth Care Workers to work within the parameters of the student's Behaviour Plan and/or IEP Training in the area of non-violent crisis intervention - has taken non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training or Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training Strong organizational skills Ability in using computers and a variety of technology tools for learning, including but not limited to social networking, search techniques, software knowledge, distributed learning and online curriculum options Knowledge of a wide variety of support agencies for youth in the Mission community, including but not limited to MCFD (SW and CYMH), Fraser Health, Mission Community Services, Fraser House, Child and Youth Crisis Program, Xyolhemeylh, ICY


Job Duties:


Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated teaching ability when working with students with diverse learning needs Knowledge of practical strategies to implement in the classroom to foster resilient learners and create a Trauma Sensitive Classroom Strategies to identify emotional and behaviourial difficulties early - to understand obstacles to learning Excellent written and oral communication skills an asset Evidence of personal initiative and strong work ethic Willingness to be involved in professional development with an ongoing commitment to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, parents and staff to enhance the school as a learning community Call and chair Integrated Case Management (ICM) meetings as required by the Ministry of Education Create and Implement IEPs/SLPs as required by the Ministry of Education Collaborate and communicate with parents/caregivers and community agencies on an as needed basis To coordinate and implement development of student learning assessment and designated student IEP's

For your application to be considered, all required documents must be included with your application which include:

resume cover letter recent teaching reports and/or practicum reports copy of BC Teaching Certificate and/or TQS card or information on current status
The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $59,711-$109,520, with placement on the range based on length of service, FTE and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement.


Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.

Why the Mission School District?

We are a medium-sized district with rural and urban schools. We are large enough to provide a variety of programs and services, and small enough to build meaningful relationships with our students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.


The school district is focused on following the school's strategic plan which sets the direction for the organization and supports student learning. Click to learn more about the strategic plan and related priorities. We are committed to forming safe and inclusive workspaces and schools. To learn more, review our policy for .

About Mission

Mission is nestled on a southern coastal mountain slope, overlooking the lush valley of the mighty Fraser River. Ideally situated, Mission is located an hour east of Vancouver and 20 minutes from Abbotsford. Mission was originally inhabited by the Sto:lo First Nations people, and today this rapidly growing and dynamic centre is home to a population of some 38,000 residents. Come see why Mission is "the Jewel in the Valley".

What opportunities do we offer?

District Mentorship/ Leadership Groups

In-house training, online training, leadership training, and professional development opportunities A great place to live that is relatively affordable compared to other lower mainland cities
Access to wellness resources

Thank you for your interest. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted.


Accommodations/adjustments are available for interviews and in the workplace. If selected for an interview Human Resources will provide information on how to request accommodation/adjustments.