Probationary Full Time Junior High and Senior High Counselor - Westlock, AB, Canada - St. Clement's School

Description

Position Description:

R. F. Staples Secondary School (Gr 7-12), located in Westlock, Alberta, approximately 90 km northwest of Edmonton, requires a Probationary Full Time Junior High and Senior High Counselor. This position commences August 26, 2024 and will end June 27, 2025.

The Division
Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3800 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 on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at

The School - R. F. Staples Secondary School (Grades
"Work Hard, Be Kind"

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. At R. F. Staples, located in Westlock, Alberta, approximately 90 km northwest of Edmonton, our vision is that all students will gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be dedicated, self-reliant, responsible, contributing members of society.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology
• Understanding and application of assessment for learning as demonstrated by individualized instruction
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Successful experience in a distance education environment

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Alberta Curriculum
• Ability and willingness to travel and work with students, and parents
• Ability to teach to and address a wide range of student needs
• 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
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Counseling certification or working toward a counseling degree is a definite asset
  
  
• Preference will be given to teachers with experience in Counseling

For further information, please contact:
Darcy Kirkham (Principal) at
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Apply at
If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @

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.

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.