Counsellor (1.0 FTE) (CLB) - Continuous
About the role
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions
in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 43
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.
Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE) Junior High Counsellor at Clover Bar Junior High. Clover Bar has two division programs supported by our counsellor: PLACE & Focus. Clover Bar also has an alternative division program Sport for Life and regular programming with student support needs provided by our counsellor.
Clover Bar Junior
High serves approximately 485 students in grades 7 to 9, with 23 teaching staff
and 11 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.
Clover Bar Junior High staff work hard to help
students become the best they can be, providing opportunities to be engaged in
their learning as well as involved in a variety of extracurricular activities
such as art, band, drama, construction, foods, team sports and social activities.
- Commencing August 27, 2026
- Open to internal and external applicants, priority will be given to EIPS teachers who hold a continuous contract
- Click on “Sign in With Employee Email” to be considered an Internal Applicant
A master’s degree in counselling and registered or
provisional psychologist status is preferred. Consideration will be given to
applicants presently working on a master's in this area. A minimum of five
years of teaching experience, education in psychology or a related discipline
with a focus on counselling, and Violence 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 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.
For further information, contact Cherum Orr**, Principal at 780-467-2295 or email** .
Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.
If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.
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About Elk Island Public Schools
In EIPS, we are committed to preparing children for the future. With excellent teaching standards, diverse and responsive programs, current technology, and well-maintained facilities, there is no better place to begin your child's education than in one of our exceptional schools.
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of Alberta's largest school systems, serving approximately 17,500 students in 42 schools. We're proud to be an integral part of our communities, including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona and Lamont counties, and the western portion of the County of Minburn.
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Counsellor (1.0 FTE) (CLB) - Continuous
About the role
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions
in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 43
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.
Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE) Junior High Counsellor at Clover Bar Junior High. Clover Bar has two division programs supported by our counsellor: PLACE & Focus. Clover Bar also has an alternative division program Sport for Life and regular programming with student support needs provided by our counsellor.
Clover Bar Junior
High serves approximately 485 students in grades 7 to 9, with 23 teaching staff
and 11 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.
Clover Bar Junior High staff work hard to help
students become the best they can be, providing opportunities to be engaged in
their learning as well as involved in a variety of extracurricular activities
such as art, band, drama, construction, foods, team sports and social activities.
- Commencing August 27, 2026
- Open to internal and external applicants, priority will be given to EIPS teachers who hold a continuous contract
- Click on “Sign in With Employee Email” to be considered an Internal Applicant
A master’s degree in counselling and registered or
provisional psychologist status is preferred. Consideration will be given to
applicants presently working on a master's in this area. A minimum of five
years of teaching experience, education in psychology or a related discipline
with a focus on counselling, and Violence 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 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.
For further information, contact Cherum Orr**, Principal at 780-467-2295 or email** .
Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.
If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.
Not the right fit? Search for Counsellor jobs in Sherwood Park, AB
About Elk Island Public Schools
In EIPS, we are committed to preparing children for the future. With excellent teaching standards, diverse and responsive programs, current technology, and well-maintained facilities, there is no better place to begin your child's education than in one of our exceptional schools.
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of Alberta's largest school systems, serving approximately 17,500 students in 42 schools. We're proud to be an integral part of our communities, including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona and Lamont counties, and the western portion of the County of Minburn.