School Counsellor (Grades 7-12) – IB World School
On-site · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
School Counsellor for Grades 7-12 at an IB World School. Primary duties include providing comprehensive social-emotional support, delivering IB-aligned Social-Emotional Education, teaching within the IB framework, integrating guidance activities into the curriculum, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support girls’ academic and personal growth. Responsibilities include individual and group counselling, liaising with parents/teachers and community resources, developing and implementing a holistic health and wellness curriculum, analyzing behavioural data, supporting transitions across the IB continuum, and contributing to the school’s prevention and intervention services. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required, with expertise in addressing issues common among young women and the ability to work within an all-girls educational environment. Knowledge of Safer School procedures, adolescent health data, educational software, and mental health screening tools is desired; a second language is an asset.
Required Qualifications
- BC Teacher certification
- Minimum 4-year Bachelor's Degree
- Master’s Degree preferred in School Counselling or Counselling Psychology
- Minimum 3 years of counselling experience in an educational setting or social service agency
- Experience working with children/youth experiencing social/emotional challenges
- Experience working within a diverse team
- Experience interacting with students, family members, staff, visitors and government agencies
- Prior experience working in an IB World School (PYP, MYP, or DP) is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience in a single-sex (all-girls) educational environment is a significant asset
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