Posting Number: T26-203
Date Issued: August 19, 2026
POSITION
Worksite: G.W. Graham Secondary School
Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time
Assignment Area(s): School Counsellor Grades 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: September 1, 2026
Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.
Deadline for Applications: Thursday, August 27, 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:
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Master's degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling.
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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.
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Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments.
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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.
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Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
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Demonstrated successful experience as a counsellor in K-12 Education
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Extensive knowledge of the BC Graduation Plans and ensuring students are progressing on their graduation plan
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knowledge and demonstrated experience in using MyEd for student information gathering and course planning.
- extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment
- successful experience with academic and career advisement
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willingness and experience in leading a School Based Team.
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demonstrated ability to motivate students who are disadvantaged or have dysfunctional behaviour patterns to attend school regularly
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demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
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excellent leadership, organizational and coordination skills
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proven ability to inspire and support confidence and self-worth in adolescents
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demonstrated ability to be a case manager and positively advocate for students
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willingness to work in a collaborative manner with staff, administration, and parents
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an understanding of bursary and scholarship opportunities and processes to access related information through MyBluePrint
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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
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experience in all School Based Team processes and being a positively contributing member of SBT
For Further Information Contact: Brian Fehlauer, Principal; Rebecca Palansky, VP; Louis Abraham, VP; Ryan Pastorchik, VP (604) 847-0772
