School Counsellor

 

Pacific Academy: Website

Position Title: School Counsellor

Position Type: Temporary position

Application Deadline: Until Position Is Filled

Position Start Date: Immediately

How to Apply:

Please submit the following to careers@mypacificacademy.net:

  • A cover letter and resume along with certifications.

  • A Pastor Reference Form for your pastor to complete. (The form can be downloaded via the link to the full job posting below and submitted once completed.)

For more information, please contact: careers@mypacificacademy.net

To see full job posting, please click here and refer to the “Teachers (Temporary):” section.

Job Description

School Counsellor — 1.0 FTE Temporary Position — Pacific Academy is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a School Counsellor position commencing as soon as possible.

Main Duties:

The School Counsellor is expected to:

  • Work collaboratively with students, their families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to develop effective strategies in promoting the educational, social, emotional development of students;

  • Act as an advocate for children and their families;

  • Participate as an active member of the School-Based-Team;

  • Provide direct counseling and/or intervention to students to support mental health and wellbeing;

  • Collaborate with Teachers, fellow Counsellors, school Psychologist and school staff to provide supports and effective strategies in promoting safe, caring, and healthy school environments;

  • Be familiar with the Ministry of Education and Childcare Special Education Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines manual;

  • Case manage/oversee IEPs for H & R designated students;

  • Assist with Level B testing, conduct risk assessment and behavioural screening tools with students as required;

  • Support social emotional learning (SEL) in classrooms through consultation, collaboration and direct in-class teaching;

  • Work with School-Based Team to create safety plans;

  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Successful candidates should:

  • Have a master's degree in counselling psychology or a related discipline with a focus on counselling. Membership in the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and/or being a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) is preferred;

  • Have teaching and/or counselling experience;

  • Possess professional teaching certification;

  • Have an understanding of and commitment to Christian Education;

  • Actively and personally support a Pentecostal/Charismatic statement of faith;

  • Be an active member in a local church;

  • Be a team player;

  • Have excellent communication skills;

  • Possess the technical skills commensurate with the position.

 

Posted: October 28, 2025