TEACHER STAFFING BULLETIN
Bulletin #130 – March 15, 2023
SCHOOL AND FAMILY CONSULTANT

 

This is a 1.0 FTE Continuing position, effective September 1, 2023. The focus of the School and Family Consultant is to help teachers and parents with strategies to support students presenting school behavioral concerns and to promote the emotional and social well-being of these students.

This is an itinerant district position with primary responsibility for schools in Kamloops and surrounding communities. Direct service to students and consultative service to staff, parents and administrators is provided in different schools and across a variety of settings. Effective liaison with parents, teachers, administrators, health care professionals and outside agencies is a critical aspect of this position. Travel within the district is required.

This is a position of Special Responsibility and will be filled by competition.

Responsibilities of the School and Family Consultant include:
District Critical Incident response as needed
Ability to provide counselling support in both the elementary and secondary schools where a critical incident has occurred (e.g. a death in the school or in the family)
Available to support schools in completing Suicide Risk Assessments, preparing SRSIS Interim Safety Plans and doing follow up with Child and Youth Mental Health and parents
Assist school teams in the completion of Safer Schools Protocols in preparation of school and community response plans
Verifying the accuracy of behavior classifications for funding purposes of students in grades K-12 in Categories R and H (students with Moderate or Intensive Behavior Intervention/Serious Mental Illness); list and delist students on the student information system as required
Advocate for students and families and provide short sessions of counselling as needed
Assist school staff and/or school based teams in understanding assessments, identification, documentation and management strategies applicable to students in Moderate to Intensive Behavior Intervention/Serious
Mental Illness Work collaboratively in schools with staff/school based teams to develop classroom based behavior and management plans for students identified with Moderate or Intensive Behavior Intervention/Serious Mental Illness
Attend External School Based Team meetings
Participate in District Screening meetings and Case Conferences as needed
Ensure that inter-ministerial and inter-agency connections are maintained as they relate to children with social emotional or mental health issues; participate in Integrated Case Management with community service providers
Have an understanding of Psychological first aid (listen, protect, connect)
Provide leadership in establishing and maintaining a variety of district-wide in-service and professional development opportunities
Maintain a library of counselling resources
Advise the District Principal – Inclusive Education with respect to behavior issues district-wide

Qualifications:
A Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology or equivalent
A record of outstanding teaching performance in the regular classroom
Significant training and/or experience in working with severe behaviour students
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, parents, support staff,
administration and outside agencies
Valid BC Driver’s License
BC Teachers certificate

External applicants please submit a resume and cover letter on www.makeafuture.ca
John Wiedrick, Associate Superintendent – Human Resources
School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)
1383 9th Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3X7
Website: www.sd73.bc.ca E-mail: edservices@sd73.bc.ca

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, jwiedrick@sd73.bc.ca.