Description
EIPS is recruiting a part-time Mental Health Lead teacher at Rudolph Hennig Junior High and SouthPointe School.
Rudolph Hennig Junior High serves approximately 415 students in grades 7 to 9, with 22 teaching staff and nine support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.
Rudolph Hennig Junior High staff are committed to fostering success in all students. The school believes respect for yourself and others, a desire to always do your best and a positive attitude will guide you to success.
SouthPointe School serves approximately 680 students in kindergarten to Grade 9, with 32 teaching staff and 18 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.
SouthPointe School, in collaboration with the community, provides a safe, supportive learning environment in which every student will develop the skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society. All students at SouthPointe are in an environment where they are valued, cared for, respected and treated as individuals with individual needs, strengths, affinities and areas of growth.
Commencing September 30, 2024
Ending June 26, 2025
Position schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings at Rudolph Hennig Junior High, Wednesday mornings at SouthPointe School
Position may include a teaching component or staffing of the Reset Room
Elk Island Public Schools’ Mental Health Strategic Plan is supported through the Mental Health in Schools Pilot project. The Mental Health Lead Teacher will work with staff to
build capacity in areas related to co-regulation in order to support student
success in the classroom. This will include coaching, modeling effective
strategies, and providing resources and professional learning to staff at both Rudolph Hennig Junior High and SouthPointe School.
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
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
Training in Mental Health support is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience or familiarity with 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
Coursework in counselling, psychology or other areas related to mental health is preferred.
For more information, please contact Gregory Cruickshank, Principal of Rudolph Hennig Junior High, at 780-998-2216 or email gregory.cruickshank@eips.ca, or Laurie Caines, Principal of Southpointe School, at 780-998-2747 or email laurie.caines@eips.ca.
Only online applications will be accepted.
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.”
