ATA 25 / 26 - 27 : Teacher-Counsellor

ATA 25 / 26 - 27 : Teacher‑Counsellor

Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional School Division – Temporary Full Time – 1.0 FTE.

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, Alexander First Nation and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ‑centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

GSACRD is seeking an applicant to serve as a Teacher‑Counsellor. This Teacher‑Counsellor position may involve a partial teaching assignment at Morinville Community High School as well as serving as the school's Teacher‑Counsellor. The Teacher‑Counsellor will be expected to support students in the academic, social‑emotional and career domains.

Teacher‑Counsellors will provide this function in accordance with Admin Procedure 250 – Counselling and the most up‑to‑date Guide to Education and Children First Act. Duties commence : January 29, 2026 until June 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• Committed to being a model and witness to Christ‑centered education values and beliefs.
• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Division's goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
• Possess a Bachelor of Education and valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Master's Degree in Counseling or equivalent coursework is considered an asset.
• College Certificate in Catholic Education is considered an asset.
• Committed to achieving Division outcomes for students.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a desire to serve in a supportive role in the school counselling domains – academic, emotional / social, and career.
• Willing to work with students in a dynamic and fast‑paced school environment.
• Desire and skills to lead school staff in areas of mental health, wellness, and connection.
• Exemplifies through words and actions high levels of empathy, emotional understanding and compassion for others.
• An understanding of psycho‑educational assessment with the ability to recommend appropriate classroom accommodations. (Ability to complete A, B and / or C testing considered an asset)
• Strong communication skills and a desire to collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills with young children and adolescents.
• Competencies in running class sessions or targeted groups for social‑emotional learning, bullying awareness and prevention, wellness, academic skills, etc.
• A comfort level using Google Apps in support of student learning.

Responsibilities

For more information on this position, please contact :

Joseph Dumont

Assistant Superintendent

Human Resource Services

Phone : (780) 459‑7711

Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted. Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

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