Counsellor (0.574 FTE) (PNE) Temporary

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 42 schools. Every day the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming current resources and practical professional learning opportunities. EIPS is recruiting a part‑time (0.574 FTE) School Counsellor at Pine Street Elementary. Pine Street Elementary serves approximately 370 students in kindergarten to Grade 6 with 20 teaching staff and 26 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park AB. Pine Street Elementary strives to provide a safe and caring school community built upon meaningful relationships. The school is committed to providing quality learning opportunities where students achieve academic excellence as self‑directed lifelong learners and develop into responsible global citizens. Pine Street Elementary is also a designated Play And Learn at School (PALS) pre‑kindergarten site within the Division. Commencing November 6 2025 and ending January 30 2026 Open to internal and external applicants Click on Sign in With Employee Email to be considered an Internal Applicant A masters degree in counselling and registered or provisional psychologist status is preferred. Consideration will be given to applicants presently working on a masters in this area. A minimum of five years of teaching experience education in psychology or a related discipline with a focus on counselling and Violent Threat Risk Assessment Training (VTRA) would be considered an asset. 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 Excellent verbal and written 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 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training 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. Key Skills Experience Working With Students Organizational skills Classroom Management Behavioral Health Classroom Experience Mediation Experience Special Education Conflict Management Teaching Experience with Children Public Speaking Word Processing Employment Type : Part‑Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 Monthly Salary Salary : 467 - 2246 #J-18808-Ljbffr