Location: Westpark Middle School

Commencing August 26, 2024

The successful candidate will work with the Counselling and Administration teams to provide support for students and enhance their overall development throughout their school experiences. At RDPSD, our counsellors provide comprehensive guidance and counselling for students across a diverse spectrum while promoting personal and social development.At RDPSD, our counsellors foster student growth and skill development while ameliorating factors that may precipitate student problems. When required, outside agency support is facilitated.At RDPSD, our counsellors enhance students' educational achievement by helping them set goals, assist with the development of learning plans and activities, and promote effective work and study habits.At RDPSD, our counsellors facilitate the many transitions that our students go through, exploring all aspects of career education and successful personal transition from school into the post-secondary world.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and related experience who are prepared to work in an interdisciplinary team environment. One PDF document containing a cover letter, resume and references should be directed to: peopleservices@rdpsd.ab.ca

An Alberta Professional Teaching certificate is a requirement for this position. External applicants, please include a copy of your Alberta Teaching certificate with your application. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

All internal and external applicants from any current assignment are welcome to apply for this position.

Probationary Contract - A contract issued for a full school year. These positions are not replacement positions

Temporary Contract - A contract issued for a full or part of a school year. These positions replace teachers who are on leave

Interim Contract - A contract issued for a part of a school year. These positions are not replacement positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees. We reserve the right to contact your most recent employer.