Posting Number : T26-76

Date Issued: April 17, 2026

POSITION

Worksite: Chilliwack Secondary School / Alternative Education – Summer Learning

Contract Type: Special Project Assignment – Summer Learning Teacher

Assignment Area(s**):** School Counsellor K-12 (1 Position)

Effective Date: July 6, 2026, to July 17, 2026, 8:15 – 12:45 (Instructional time is 8:30 – 12:30)

**Please Note: ** The assignment in July may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position. Summer school programs are contingent upon student enrolment. If, on or around June 26, 2026, there are insufficient class numbers for this assignment, the course will be cancelled and the teaching contract will be rescinded. Teachers will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement (Article B.29). By accepting this assignment, teachers do not receive experience or earn seniority or aggregate months of service towards conversions to a continuing contract (B status).

Deadline for Applications: April 27, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future __www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of two (2) current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

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Posting Description: One position for a School Counsellor is required for the Summer Learning program, July 6-17, 2026. There are a variety of courses ranging from Grade 1 – Grade 12, and all programs can be viewed in the program catalogue on the Chilliwack School District website – Summer Learning.

**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
• Understanding of and demonstrated ability to fulfill the four roles of the counsellor as outlined in the Ministry of Education Policies, Procedures and Guidelines in regard to Behaviour Support and Mental Health in an elementary school context
• Demonstrated ability to collect behavioural information and perform behavioural screening and/or assessments to complete Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in collaborative practices with classroom teachers, parents, students and district personnel where appropriate in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs
• Successful experience in teaching prior Summer Learning courses would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to provide in-service and coaching to teachers in the area of trauma-informed behaviour support and mental health literacy
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team (ex. Inclusive Design Team, child and youth care work and Indigenous Education Assistant) to provide a continuum of services that support the academic, personal, social, and emotional development of students
• Demonstrated ability to plan inclusively using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to allow multiple access points for learners with differing abilities, interests, and needs with a commitment to co-plan and/or co-teach SEL with classroom teachers
• Demonstrated experience supporting students through a Response to Intervention (RTI) Framework with SEL concepts
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to implementing the First People's Principals of Learning with respect to supporting SEL development in the class, and providing individual student support that is respectful of culture and beliefs
• Understanding of Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports for students' social/emotional learning and/or mental health needs, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff to plan for and support students
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to support student transitions into, within and out of school
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership at the school-based team
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring student progress using student learning plans, and competency-based individual education
• Demonstrated experience connecting families with the appropriate community supports and services
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning as a counsellor

For further information, contact:**** Rebecca Palansky, Vice-Principal of Summer Learning 604-316-1740 and Sean Wicker, District Principal of Curriculum, Careers and Alternate Education 604-793-3451

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Posted On

April 17, 2026 08:29 AM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

April 27, 2026 12:00 PM PST/PDT

Openings

1

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Job Type

Contract/Term

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Chilliwack

School/Location

Curriculum

Chilliwack Secondary

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Salary

1/1000 of Cat 5 Step 6

Employment Start Date

July 06, 2026

End Date

07/17/2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Additional Information

T26-76 Special Project Assignment – Summer Learning - School Counsellor K-12

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