Job Description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,500 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a part-time (0.5 FTE) Counsellor at Lamont Elementary.

Commencing August 29, 2023

Open to internal and external applicants, priority will be given to EIPS teachers who hold a continuous contract and meet the minimum requirements of the position

Lamont Elementary serves approximately 290 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 15 teaching staff and 16 support staff. The school is located in Lamont, AB, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Sherwood Park, AB.

Lamont Elementary is located in a community that strongly supports and appreciates the value of education. The school offers an outstanding academic program, including a range of opportunities for students to participate in fine arts programming. Opportunities also includes a variety of extracurricular activities including a strong intramural program, sports teams and numerous clubs. The school’s mission is to provide the best possible quality instruction to students, and to support the values of the community it serves. Lamont Elementary is also a designated Play And Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.

A master's degree in counselling and registered or provisional psychologist status is preferred. Consideration will be given to applicants presently working on a master's in this area. A minimum of five years of teaching experience, education psychology or a related discipline with a focus in counselling, and Violent Threat Risk Assessment Training (VTRA) would be considered an asset.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education degree

Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Effective organization and classroom management skills

Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged

Excellent verbal and written skills

Experience or familiarity analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice

Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

Only online applications will be accepted.

For further information, contact Paul McKay, Principal at 780-895-2269 or email Paul.McKay@eips.ca .

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.

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