School Counsellor: PK-12 Campus
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary Range: (dependent on education/certificate and experience)
Posted: April 20, 2024
Closing Date: April 26, 2024
Duncan Christian School is located on beautiful Vancouver Island and, due to significant growth, invites applications for the following anticipated school counsellor position commencing the 2024-2025 school year.
School Counsellor
This 1.0 FTE position involves working with a diverse group of learners from a wide variety of backgrounds, being part of a collaborative learning environment and being open to unique counselling opportunities in a Christian setting.
Specific Duties
- Short-term counselling and crisis intervention for students on two campuses
- Provide counselling or support teachers in educating students regarding well-being
- Maintain confidential records of interactions with students
- Guidance for teachers in identifying students who may require support or intervention
- Consult with Directors of Student Support
- Facilitate communication with parents to offer consistent and coordinated advice in supporting their children from a faith based perspective
- Interact with students who come from a variety of backgrounds where faith and culture plays a significant role
Qualifications:
- Masters in Counseling or equivalent
- Registered Counselor, RCC or CCC
- Teaching experience would be an asset
- Christian counselling or perspective courses would be an asset
DCS hosts over 450 PreK-12 students, including indigenous students from Cowichan Tribes. These families are part of our identity and add richly to the cultural diversity of the school. We seek staff who have a heart for all types of people from all backgrounds, socio-economic situations, and cultures. Our staff work hard to create an environment where children and youth feel a strong sense of acceptance and belonging. Duncan Christian School has undergone significant growth over the past ten years and is currently operating at capacity and is looking forward to growth opportunities.
DCS is a non-denominational Christian school with an open enrollment policy governed by a board of directors representing the Duncan Christian School Society membership. DCS was founded on a Reformed worldview of Christianity, and that distinct perspective shapes our vision. Attached to our school’s constitution is a document that summarizes our faith and worldview. The document is titled Our World Belongs to God.
Please explore our website or Facebook page for more information about Duncan Christian School.
To apply, or if you have any questions, please contact Peter Terpstra, by email or phone. Although we appreciate all applications, DCS will contact only those we select for interviews.
Submit the following via email to Principal, Peter Terpstra at: pterpstra@duncanchristian.com
- cover letter
- resume
- your personal statement of faith
- list of references
Staff at DCS must abide by the policies set forth in the employment contract, and all teachers are required to be certified by the Province of BC.