School Counsellor/ Success Coach

Pembina Hills School Division; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembina Hills School Division is seeking a full-time School Counsellor/Success Coach for Ecole Barrhead Elementary School starting August 25, 2025. This role involves supporting students' mental health and academic success through effective counseling practices. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate or be a Registered Social Worker, with experience in trauma-sensitive practices and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate or Registered Social Worker with counseling training.
• Experience with Trauma-Sensitive Practices and other counseling modalities required.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support students towards counseling goals.
• Conduct mental health assessments and triage needs.
• Maintain contact with students, parents, and stakeholders.

Skills

Trauma-Sensitive Practices

Solution-Focused Counseling

Communication Skills

Education

Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Master's level training in counseling

Registered Social Worker

Job description

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Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of School Counselor or Success Coach located in Ecole Barrhead Elementary School. This position is full time and will commence August 25, 2025. This position is open to certificated staff, as well as support staff.

The Division

Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3600 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders, through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information, please visit our website.

The School - Ecole Barrhead Elementary School

Kindergarten - Grade 6
"Rising to the Challenge"
Ecole Barrhead Elementary School is a dual track school offering English and French Immersion from Kindergarten through Grade 6 for over 600 students. Our aim is to deliver an education program with continued support from parents and our community. We are dedicated to the personal and academic development of our students as contributing members of society. Our vision is that all students will gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be dedicated, self-reliant, and responsible.

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate with experience and masters level training in counseling
• OR Registered Social Worker with training and experience specific to counseling

Requirements

• Knowledge, understanding, and skills related to Trauma-Sensitive Practices (Bruce Perry)
• Knowledge, understanding, and skills related to solution-focused brief counseling or other counseling modalities appropriate for working with children
• Understanding and application of mental health assessments and mental health prevention to triage needs and consider risk
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to assess and address a wide range of student needs
• Comfort in referring students and families to other agencies
• Awareness of confidentiality and appropriate information sharing
• Be a strong team member but able to work independently
• Be committed to a learner-centered philosophy
• Maintain close contact with students, parents, and other stakeholders
• Monitor, guide, and support students in their progress towards counseling goals
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with small group interventions or classroom presentations would be an asset

For further information, please contact Rob McGarva, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at 780-674-8506.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.

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If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @ 1-877-900-5627.

Please Note

• Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
• Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
• Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) – issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
• Verification of Education and relative experience is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education