Posted 20 days ago
Elementary School Counsellors
@ School District #23 (Central Okanagan)
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
School District #23 (Central Okanagan Public Schools) is hiring Elementary School Counsellors on full-year full-time and part-time temporary contracts. The work supports students in grades K-6 through counselling in a diverse, inclusive school system. Applicants need a professional teaching certificate, two years of classroom teaching, and a counselling master's degree. Starting salary is $57,972 to $106,217 per year, placed by length of service and qualifications.
Pay:
$57,972–$106,217 a year
Responsibilities:
- Provide counselling to elementary students (K-6)
- Support students' emotional, social and learning needs
- Collaborate with staff, families and community supports
- Participate in School Counsellor programs under District Policy #510
Requirements summary:
- Professional teaching certificate
- Minimum two years of classroom teaching experience
- Master's degree in counselling psychology or related counselling discipline
- Training or experience as an Elementary School Counsellor
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Professional teaching certificate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Counselling psychology, Counselling |
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School District #23 (Central Okanagan)
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Public School District in the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia
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- Reported office locations
- 1040 Hollywood Rd S, Kelowna, British Columbia V1X 4N2, CA
- Other recorded names
- School District 23: Central Okanagan
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Public School District in the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Administration Programs |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 36 |
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It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.
Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District No. 23) in Kelowna, BC invites applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for full year, full time, and part time temporary contracts.
Elementary School Counsellors
Applicants must have:
- a professional teaching certificate;
- a minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience;
- a master’s degree recognized by the Teacher Regulation Branch in counselling psychology (or a related discipline with a focus in counselling);
- training and/or experience as an Elementary School Counsellor as per School District Policy #510 and #510R;
Preference will be given to those applicants who:
- have both training and experience as a School Counsellor;
- have experience with grades K-6 age groupings;
- have Indigenous ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal).
Qualified candidates are invited to complete your online application form, including a comprehensive resume (include your home phone number, cell phone number and email address) and copies of supporting documents plus three references with contact information.
The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Please contact Allison Goreas at for more information about the role and responsibilities.
Please contact Monique West at to inform her of your completed application.Journal
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