Program Education lead

CASA Mental Health • Edmonton, AB

3d • CA$78,345 - CA$116,459 • Hybrid

About The Position

The CASA Classrooms program provides individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, medication management and schooling according to each student’s individual need. CASA Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

Requirements

• 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 bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Current or previous Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Five years teaching and/or relevant experience.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Permanent Professional Certification (PPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 CASA's 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.
• 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.
• Provides leadership direction to Therapy Support Assistants, and incorporates educational evidence informed in best practice models into CASA Classrooms programming and practice.
• Facilitates staff development and training, and advises and implements program development, evaluation and quality improvement.
• Provides leadership support for social-emotional learning and educational service delivery, staff supervision and performance management.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $1,000 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level