Teacher Counsellor

Qualifications and Experience

Current Alberta teaching certification (or be eligible). 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience in Division III and / or IV.

Completion of a professional graduate level program related to school or counselling psychology including a practicum at the post Bachelor’s Degree.

A Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology is preferred. Strong communication and behaviour management skills. Effectively work with a team of teachers, Education Assistants, service providers and outside agencies.

Understand and demonstrate the district mission and vision of whole child educational and instructional excellence. Critical Incident and VTRA training would be an asset.

Experience with a variety of level B and C assessment instruments. Have a familiarity with Alberta curriculum, course sequences, diploma and certificate requirements and alternative programming options at the high school level.

Have a familiarity with the Alberta Guide to Education and experience with assessment of out of province and out of country documents.

Experience working with English Language Learners and a familiarity with culturally appropriate approaches to mental health and wellness.

Start Date : August 22, 2024 End Date : June 30, 2025 Closing date for applications : Until a suitable candidate has been found.

Applications will only be accepted electronically by email to [email protected]. No hard copies or faxes will be accepted. Please provide both phone numbers and email addresses for references.

A Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Check (current within 3 months) will be required before the successful candidate may start in this position.

A Child Intervention (Welfare) check may be required. Submit resume indicating the specific position being applied for to : Attention : Mr.

Christopher MacPhee, Superintendent of Schools Canadian Rockies thanks all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.