Teacher Counsellor or Family School Liaison Counsellor - Westpark Middle School

Teacher Counsellor or Family School Liaison Counsellor

Location:

Westpark Middle School

Commencing August 24, 2026

RDPSD wishes to secure a Teacher Counsellor or a Family School Liaison Counsellor at Westpark Middle School.

The successful candidate will work with the Counselling and Administration teams to provide support for students and enhance their overall development throughout their school experiences. This position will collaborate with district staff, school-based staff and community service providers to promote mental wellness and support emotional development of students and may also provide a variety of intervention services in collaboration with students and their families.

At RDPSD, our counsellors provide comprehensive guidance and counselling for students across a diverse spectrum while promoting personal and social development.

At RDPSD, our counsellors foster student growth and skill development while ameliorating factors that may precipitate student problems. When required, outside agency support is facilitated.

At RDPSD, our counsellors enhance students' educational achievement by helping them set goals, assist with the development of learning plans and activities, and promote effective work and study habits.

At RDPSD, our counsellors facilitate the many transitions that our students go through, exploring all aspects of career education and successful personal transition from school into the post-secondary world.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor of Education Degree and a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology or Bachelor of Social Work Degree who are prepared to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.

A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate is required of Teacher Counsellor candidates. External applicants please include a copy of this with your application.

For applicants who do not hold a teaching certificate, active registration with an applicable regulatory body such as the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) is required.

Applications will only be accepted through Apply to Education by clicking the Apply Now button. Applicants are asked to create a free online portfolio - please  for step by step instructions.

Please note that applications submitted in person, email or fax are no longer accepted. A resume, cover letter and list of references are required for all applications.

• Probationary Contract - A contract issued for a full school year. These positions are not replacement positions.
• Temporary Contract - A contract issued for a full or part of a school year. These positions replace teachers who are on leave.
• Interim Contract - A contract issued for a part of a school year. These positions are not replacement positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees. We reserve the right to contact your most recent employer.

All internal and external applicants from any current assignment are welcome to apply for this position.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and will close without notice once a shortlist has been selected.

Red Deer Public Schools is committed to hiring individuals who understand the importance of developing relationships with students and work hard to ensure student success. For more information about Red Deer Public Schools visit our website: