Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School would like to acknowledge and thank the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations on whose traditional territories we teach and learn.

KGMS is looking to fill this position promptly to meet our growing demands. The start date is flexible, we are willing to work with candidates on the timing of the transition.

We’re a leading educational institution in North Vancouver dedicated to providing education and support for students with diverse learning needs. Our school community is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our team as Director of Counselling. The successful candidate will oversee our counselling department, providing guidance, support and leadership to a team of dedicated counsellors. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the mental health and well-being of our students, as well as supporting our school community in navigating various educational-related challenges.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the counselling department, including supervision counsellors
• Develop and implement comprehensive counseling programs to address the diverse needs of our student population
• Provide individual and group counselling services to students, focusing on academic, social and emotional development
• Collaborate with teachers, families and community partners to support student success and well-being
• Conduct appropriate assessments and develop personalized intervention plans for students with specific needs
• Stay current with best practices in counselling and mental health interventions, integrating new tools and strategies into our programs as appropriate and needed
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions, team meetings and student progress
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to the ongoing growth and improvement of the counselling department
• Provide mentorship to the KGMS Counselling Team

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in counselling, preferably in an educational setting, independent or public school
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to empower a team
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students
• Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Experience working with students of Indigenous/Inuit/Metis ancestry is considered an asset

Salary band $80,183.82 – $102, 456.28 per year.

Salary and benefits are paid as per the collective agreement.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, from BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

Posting will remain open until filled