Job Description

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.Job DetailsSalary Range: $76,960 to $120,000
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary Location: Grande Prairie
Multi-site: Yes
Union: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Status: PermanentAbout the Role
CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASAs new model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a childs mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher. CASA Mental Health Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions. This position specifically support CASA Classrooms in Northwest Alberta.The Professional Practice Lead - Teaching will:

• Provide consultation, mentorship and coaching to CASA Mental Health Classroom teachers employed by partner school divisions.
• Support teachers working in CASA Classrooms to create individualized academic programming.
• Recommend and/or develop professional development training.
• Promote the integration and implementation of social-emotional learning and mental health strategies.
• Provide evidence-based resources to support the role of CASA Classroom teachers.
• Support the application of strengths-based approaches to learning and instruction in a setting focused on supporting mental health.
• Liaise with partner school divisions and their specialized learning departments.
• Foster and support collaborative relationships within and between CASA Classroom teams.

Qualifications

• Current Alberta Teaching Certificate, Permanent Professional Certification.
• Minimum of seven years of teaching experience providing differentiated instruction to students with diverse/complex learning needs in a specialized learning environment.
• Extensive knowledge in the subjects or areas of support (integration of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum).
• Understanding of academic, behavioral and psychoeducational assessments.
• Proficiency in developing individualized programming plans, with experience in integrating and applying instructional strategies and accommodations.
• Experience with classroom management, behavior modification and individual behavior support plans.
• Familiarity with Response to Intervention (RTI) models and levels of intervention is preferred.
• Understanding of social-emotional, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license and access to vehicle for travel between CASA Classrooms as required.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Closing Date: March 17, 2025Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-046Powered by JazzHR

CASA Mental Health