Professional Practice Lead - Teaching - Jobs in Sherwood Park

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: $74,000 to $110,000Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per dayLocation: CASA Fort Road (Edmonton)Multi-site: YesUnion: ExemptFTE: 1.0Status: PermanentAbout the RoleCASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s 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.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).
• 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.
• Ability to integrate assistive technology into curriculum and program.
• Previous experience working with/on a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop training and professional learning sessions specific to the needs of CASA Classroom teachers, including experiential, virtual and individual coaching.
• Must be a member in good standing with their respective professional association/college.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including application to formal writing.
• Some experience or training in adult education is an asset.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption on the basis of a protected legal ground.
• May be required to use the interventions learned in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.

Closing Date: June 25, 2024Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 24-108.#PPLPowered by JazzHR