Temporary- Mental Health Counsellor

Posting TLT26109

Teacher - School Mental Health Counsellor

Temporary: March 2 - 27, 2026 or return of incumbent

Location Timberlea Public School FTE 0.50

Start Date March 2, 2026

Closing Date February 26, 2026

Requirements: Bachelor of Education Degree, Bachelor of Social Work, Masters in Counselling

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

Promote family involvement and increase family participation in educational, personal, social and/or vocational planning for students.

Comply with guidelines for Practice, including developmental guidance instruction, individual student planning, responsive services, and school/community support systems.

Experience teaching in an Elementary setting, with knowledge of English Language Learners.

Participate in staff development, professional learning communities and other meetings as appropriate

Knowledge and familiarity with Assessment for Learning, Literacy and Differentiated Instruction practices.

Effective organizational skills and classroom management skills are imperative.

A strong ability to build relationships with Elementary school students.

Strong technology skills are required, with knowledge of Google Platform applications and PowerSchool an asset.

Student centered approach to instruction and strong relationship building skills.

Ability to design, program, and implement support for students with mental health disorders and neurodivergent students.

Strong collaborative team player and a positive staff member.

Dedication to First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education.

Other dues as assigned by the school principal.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on our website by clicking employment opportunities and on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.

If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.