Counsellor (1.0 FTE) (FTV & BWD) Temporary

Sherbrooke - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta serving the education needs of approximately 17750 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.

EIPS is recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE) School Counsellor split between Brentwood Elementary (0.5 FTE) and Fultonvale Elementary Junior High (0.5 FTE) .

Brentwood Elementary serves approximately 425 students in kindergarten to Grade 6 with 21 teaching staff and 12 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park AB.

Three unique programs operate at Brentwood including the Elementary program for kindergarten to Grade 6 the Logos Christian program for kindergarten to Grade 6 and the specialized Generating Occupational Academic and Life Skills (GOALS) program for grades 1 to 6. While protecting the integrity of each all staff and students work together as part of the Brentwood family.

The Fultonvale Elementary Junior High mission is to provide a positive environment where students are able to develop to their full potential. The school promotes lifelong learning and continuous personal growth and development for all students staff and families. The school motto Feel the H.E.A.T. represents the basic beliefs of heart excellence attitude and teamwork.

Fultonvale Elementary Junior High serves approximately 450 students in kindergarten to Grade 9 with 23 teaching staff and seven support staff. The school is located in rural Strathcona County AB approximately 13 kilometres southeast of Sherwood Park AB.

Commencing February 10 2026 and ending June 24 2026
Open to internal and external applicants
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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

For more information please contact John Murphy Acting Principal at Brentwood at or email or Jen Ference Principal at Fultonvale at or email

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.

If you require assistance with the application system please call Apply to Education at 1- or email.