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Program Education lead
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12 August 2026 (8 hours ago)
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9 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health
Are you passionate about creating hope for children youth and families At CASA Mental Health every role contributes to our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive.
About the CASA Mental Health Classrooms Program
You will be a part of a team that works within community schools right where children live and learn. The CASA Classrooms program provides individual and group therapy psychiatric care medication management and schooling according to each students individual Classrooms are CASAs new model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta community partners and school divisions.
Job Details
Salary: $78345 to $116459
Vacation: 20 days
Shift structure: Monday to Friday 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Edmonton
Union:Out of Scope
FTE:1.0
Status:Permanent
Hybrid/multi-site
About the Role
Reporting to the Program Manager the Program Education Lead (PEL) functions as part of a collaborative leadership team providing educational leadership direction and support to classroom teams. The PEL provides leadership support for social-emotional learning and educational service delivery staff supervision and performance management. They facilitate staff development and training and advise and implement program development evaluation and quality improvement. The role provides leadership direction to Therapy Support Assistants and incorporates educational evidence informed in best practice models into CASA Classrooms programming and practice. The Program Education Lead practices according to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific discipline and supports scopes of practice and codes of ethics of other disciplines represented on their team.
The Program Education Lead will:
At CASA we know a career in mental health is more than just a job its a calling. Thats why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits opportunities for growth and the support you need to rest recharge and continue making a difference.
What We Offer:
Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you please let us know at emailprotected
Closing Date: August 23 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-124.
Are you passionate about creating hope for children youth and families At CASA Mental Health every role contributes to our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive.
About the CASA Mental Health Classrooms Program
You will be a part of a team that works within community schools right where children live and learn. The CASA Classrooms program provides individual and group therapy psychiatric care medication management and schooling according to each students individual Classrooms are CASAs new model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta community partners and school divisions.
Job Details
Salary: $78345 to $116459
Vacation: 20 days
Shift structure: Monday to Friday 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Edmonton
Union:Out of Scope
FTE:1.0
Status:Permanent
Hybrid/multi-site
About the Role
Reporting to the Program Manager the Program Education Lead (PEL) functions as part of a collaborative leadership team providing educational leadership direction and support to classroom teams. The PEL provides leadership support for social-emotional learning and educational service delivery staff supervision and performance management. They facilitate staff development and training and advise and implement program development evaluation and quality improvement. The role provides leadership direction to Therapy Support Assistants and incorporates educational evidence informed in best practice models into CASA Classrooms programming and practice. The Program Education Lead practices according to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific discipline and supports scopes of practice and codes of ethics of other disciplines represented on their team.
The Program Education Lead will:
- Provide leadership in partnership with the Program Manager Program Supervisor and Director of Clinical (CASA Classrooms) to support high-performing clinical and educational teams.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the classroom including program and educational decisions.
- Ensure compliance with CASAs Code of Conduct policies and procedures Clinical Standards of Practice strategic and operational plans and applicable education legislation.
- Facilitate and ensure alignment with Alberta Education curriculum.
- Monitor educational and clinical standards to ensure quality care and service delivery.
- Build and maintain relationships with partner school divisions support teacher recruitment and collaborate with school administrators and district leaders.
- Coordinate student transitions by collaborating with schools to support academic continuity and successful reintegration.
- Represent the program by presenting CASA Classroom services and processes to prospective partners and facilitating site visits.
- Experience providing differentiated instruction in specialized learning environments for diverse learning needs.
- Knowledge of academic behavioral and psychoeducational assessments.
- Understanding of mental health and its impact on educational settings.
- Experience with Response to Intervention (RTI) social-emotional learning (SEL) classroom management behavior modification individual behavior support plans (IBSPs) and individualized programming plans (IPPs).
- Strong leadership organizational communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation quality improvement and program design and evaluation.
- Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to respectful collaborative relationships with staff and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office EMR systems and teams.
- A bachelors degree in education or related field.
- Current or previous Alberta Teaching Certificate.
- Permanent Professional Certification (PPC) preferred.
- Five years teaching and/or relevant experience.
- A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
- Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well asphysical ability to perform all interventions.
- Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
At CASA we know a career in mental health is more than just a job its a calling. Thats why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits opportunities for growth and the support you need to rest recharge and continue making a difference.
What We Offer:
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits including $1000 per paramedical practitioner and $2000 annually in mental health services.
- Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending Personal Spending your RRSP and CASA pension.
- Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
- Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
- Paid time off for illness bereavement moving and education.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
- Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
- Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.
Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you please let us know at emailprotected
Closing Date: August 23 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-124.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health has been providing mental health services to children and their families since 1989.
