MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL

 

1.0 FTE Continuing full-time Secondary Counselling position, beginning immediately.

 

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Counselling background with a Master’s Degree in Counselling preferred.
• Candidates who are enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Counselling will be considered.
• Knowledge and/or experience related to BC Secondary curricula, graduation requirements and Special Education Programs.
• Experience/training in supporting the social emotional learning needs of students and supporting school staff 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 BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with BC Curriculum. Teaching category five or higher.

   

    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 First Nations students.
• Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

 

Moving Allowance Support:  $1500.00 for teachers within BC and $2000.00 within Canada.

 

Observation of the Human Rights Code of Canada and being Culturally Aware to all is a requirement for this position.

 

Interested applicants should go to our district website at www.sd58.bc.ca, which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district.  Applications must be received prior to 4:00 p.m., March 27, 2023. 

 

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position should contact the Principal, Ms. Adriane Mouland at 250-378-5131 or email: amouland@365.sd58.bc.ca