REQUIRED ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree, recognized by the College of Teachers, in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on behaviour disorders and counselling.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and performing behavioural screening and/or assessments in order to complete Functional Behavioural Assessments.
• 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.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• A minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in school-based counseling at the secondary level
• extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment
• knowledge and demonstrated experience in using MyEd for student information gathering and course planning at the Secondary School level
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of the BC Graduation Plans and ensuring students are progressing on their graduation plan
• successful experience with academic and career advisement
• an understanding of bursary and scholarship opportunities and processes to access related information through MyBluePrint
• willingness and experience in leading a School Based Team at the Secondary level
• demonstrated ability to motivate students who are disadvantaged or have dysfunctional behaviour patterns to attend school regularly
• demonstrated knowledge of and proven ability to access community services for students and their families
• excellent leadership, organizational and coordination skills
• proven ability to inspire and support confidence and self-worth in adolescents
• demonstrated ability to be a case manager and positively advocate for students
• willingness to work in a collaborative manner with staff, administration, and parents
• extensive knowledge and experience with secondary curriculum, graduation requirements and post-secondary opportunities
• 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
• experience in all School Based Team processes and being a positively contributing member of SBT
  For Further Information Contact: Lynnet Schramm, Principal (604) 858-942

Please refer the Job description for details