CASA + YOU

A New Vision for Mental Health Service

CASA Mental Health is an established non-profit organization delivering holistic, culturally-safe wrap-around mental health services to Albertans and their families. CASA services the missing middle – mental health treatment for diagnosed children and youth, in between prevention and promotion in primary and community care, and acute treatment in hospital.

CASA’s team of mental health professionals are trauma experts committed to delivering service in collaboration with community partners. This includes assessment and treatment for thousands of children, youth and families each year, from community outreach settings to intensive treatment programs.

Our vision: A community where all children, youth and their families are provided with timely mental health care and empowered to thrive.

Our mission: To build resilience through holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care, and to advocate for children, youth and families with mental illness.

Why Work With CASA?

Life-Work Harmony

CASA's hours of work allow you to balance your work with the rest of your life. Our Wellness Days can be used how you want, when you want, ensuring everyone is feeling their best. Employees also receive competitive vacation days so that you have the time you need to recharge your passion.

Meaningful Work

Feel good about making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families so that they are empowered to thrive!

Employee Benefits

CASA Mental Health offers a competitive benefit and pension package for employees, including a flexible spending account, access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program, and more!

Accommodation Requests

CASA Mental Health values diversity and inclusivity within its staff, recognizing the enrichment it brings to our organization and community. We actively strive to eliminate barriers and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We offer accommodations for applicants through the entire recruitment process to ensure a fair assessment of your skills, knowledge and expertise. At CASA, we prioritize equitable and inclusive employment practices. We encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of meeting every qualification, as part of our dedication to diversity and accessibility.

Requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources via email at [email protected]

Professional Practice Lead – Teaching

Red Deer, AB, Canada

Full Time

Experienced

Professional Practice Lead – Teaching
Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.

Job Details
Salary Range: $76,960 to $114,400
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary Location: Red Deer
Secondary Location: Central Alberta
Multi-site: Yes
Union: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent

About the Role
CASA Mental Health 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 Mental Health Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions. This position specifically supports CASA Classrooms in Central Alberta and will require some travel between classroom locations.

The Professional Practice Lead - Teaching will:

Provide consultation, mentorship and coaching to CASA Mental Health Classroom teachers employed by partner school divisions.
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 strengths-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.

Qualifications

Current Alberta Teaching Certificate, Permanent Professional Certification.
Minimum of seven years of teaching 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).
Understanding of academic, behavioral and psychoeducational assessments.
Proficiency in developing individualized programming plans, with experience in integrating and applying instructional strategies and accommodations.
Experience with classroom management, behavior modification and individual behavior support plans.
Familiarity with Response to Intervention (RTI) models and levels of intervention is preferred.
Understanding of social-emotional, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches is an asset.
Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to vehicle for travel between CASA Classrooms as required.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Closing Date: April 16, 2025
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-081

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