Full Time Probationary/Continuous Teacher - Counsellors

Evergreen Catholic Schools; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teacher-Counsellor to support high school students in their academic and emotional development. This role involves providing guidance across various domains, including academic, social, and emotional support, while fostering a safe and caring environment. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a background in counseling, and a commitment to student wellness. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, collaborating with families and staff to create a supportive educational experience. If you are passionate about helping students thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in school counselling and support for students in various domains.
• Strong understanding of psycho-educational assessments and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in academic, emotional/social, and career domains.
• Develop relationships with families and support positive student behavior.
• Conduct assessments and develop safety plans as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Mental Health Literacy

Crisis Intervention

Group Facilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Alberta Teacher Certificate

Tools

Powerschool

Job description

About Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division

In Evergreen Catholic Schools, we educate in an atmosphere of faith, hope, and love to prepare our students to live as compassionate, confident, and contributing citizens. Evergreen Catholic Schools is a school division in the Province of Alberta that consists of eleven schools in five communities with over 4,100 students and 450 employees. Transformational education has become the driving force behind educational initiatives in Alberta's education system. Ensuring that Catholic education is at the heart of these initiatives within Evergreen Catholic Schools is important as we move forward.

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Full Time Probationary/Continuous Teacher - Counsellors

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School is a Grade 9 to 12 School

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School is a grade 9-12 in Spruce Grove, AB that serves almost 1200 students. SPACHS is seeking applicants to serve as High School Teacher-Counsellors. This 1.0 FTE Teacher-Counsellor position may involve a partial teaching assignment at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic High School as well as serving as one of the school’s Counsellors. The Teacher-Counsellor will be expected to support students in the academic, social emotional and career domains.

The assignment is to begin on August 26, 2025, of the 2025-2026 school year.

Experience and training in the following areas would be considered an asset:

• VTRA (Violent Threat Risk Assessment) Level I and II
• Mental Health Literacy or Mental Health First Aid
• Master’s degree in counseling or equivalent coursework
• 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.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills with adolescents and teenagers.
• Competencies in running class sessions or targeted groups for social emotional learning, wellness, academic skills, etc.

Duties

The specific duties that a Teacher-Counsellor will perform at their school site will be determined in collaboration with the principal, Teacher-Counsellor, and Director of Student Services. The duties will reflect the school context and the FTE assigned.

• Provide guidance and support in the three domains of school counselling: academic, emotional/social, and career as appropriate for the age of the students.
• Support the mission of the school leadership team and serve as a leader among the faculty in the areas of mental health and wellness and creating a safe and caring school learning environment for all learners and staff.
• Develop collaborative relationships with families.
• Support the school plan around positive student behaviour.
• Assist in the implementation of an inclusive model of education, supporting all students to feel fully engaged and supported in their learning community.
• Provide supportive services to students who are considered "at risk".
• Be an active part of your school’s community and develop supportive relationships with staff, parents, and students.
• Enhance the continuum of student supports by providing instruction to both large and small groups, with possible topics ranging from anxiety, relationships, conflict resolution, career planning. Competencies in running groups for students; anger management, peer support, social skills, counselling, etc.
• Conduct Threat Risk Assessment, Suicide Risk Assessment as required.
• Develop Student Safety Plans as required.
• Provide recommendations for students who require accommodations, modifications to be successful in their learning.
• Respond to students who are experiencing emotional difficulties or who are in crisis, as a supportive member of the learning support team.
• Maintain records and notes as per the Division’s guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and security of information.
• Ensure the school community and students who meet with the Teacher-Counsellor understand the parameters of confidentiality in a school context.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies (e.g., CFS, Health Care Programming, Mental Health Supports) to coordinate supports for students/families.
• Comfort working with Powerschool or other student information systems.
• An understanding of high school programming and diploma requirements for Alberta students.
• Comfort and proficiency in leading classroom presentations for students on a variety of topics including career and post-secondary discernment; healthy relationships; and conflict resolution.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit, and Employment is subject to a clear Criminal and Intervention Record search:

• Detailed portfolio outlining qualifications and supporting documents
• Current pastoral reference
• Verification of qualifications (Alberta Teacher Certificate) and experience
• Verification of Teacher Qualifications Statement (TQS)

Deadline for applications: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

All schools in Evergreen Catholic recognize the critical role that teachers serve in the mission of the Catholic Church. Teachers instruct the Faith through permeated lessons and through their example. To honour the importance of witness for our educators, all staff must sign the Faith Requirement Form, as a condition of employment.

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