Professional Practice Lead
CASA Mental Health
- Bonnyville, AB
- $74,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
Job Details
Salary range: $74,000 - $110,000
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Remote – Bonnyville
Union: Exempt
FTE: 0.5
Status: Permanent
About the Role
CASA 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 Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.The Professional Practice Lead, Teaching will:
- 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 strength-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.
- Current Alberta Teaching Certificate with Permanent Professional Certification.
- A minimum of seven years of teaching experience.
- 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.
- Experience in teaching language arts and mathematics (grades three to six, seven to nine and/or 10-12).
- Knowledge and/or understanding of academic, behavioral and psychoeducational assessments.
- Proficiency in developing individualized programming plans (IPPs) with experience in integrating and applying instructional strategies and accommodations.
- Experience with classroom management, behavior modification and individual behavior support plans (IBSPs).
- Ability to integrate assistive technology into curriculum and program development.
- Experience working with/on a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to develop training and professional learning sessions (experiential, virtual and individual coaching) specific to the needs of CASA Classroom Teachers.
- Must be a member in good standing with their respective professional association/college.
- Advanced computer skills with MS Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, 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.
- An understanding of social-emotional, trauma-informed and strength-based approaches is an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated flexibility and commitment to teamwork.
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check. 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.