1.0 FTE Continuing full-time Secondary Counselling position

MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL

  1.0 FTE Continuing full-time Secondary Counselling position, beginning September 1, 2026.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-          Counselling background with a Master’s Degree in Counselling. 

-          Knowledge and/or experience related to BC Secondary curricula, graduation requirements and Inclusive Education Programs.

-          Experience/training in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of students and supporting school staff in 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.

 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 Indigenous students.

-          Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

School District 58 is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population.

Nicola-Similkameen School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry.  The District may give preference in hiring persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications to increase the number of Indigenous staff to be more representative of the learners we serve. 

The starting annual salary for this full-time teacher position ranges from $64,664 - $112,806, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Interested applicants should go to our district website at www.nssd.ca, which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district.  Applications must be received prior to 4:00 p.m., April 27, 2026. 

Teachers interested in further information regarding this position may contact the Principal, Mr. Dave Andersen at (250) 250-3785131 or Email: dandersen@365.sd58.bc.ca