At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' mental health in a collaborative classroom environment.
- Company: Chinook’s Edge School Division, dedicated to student wellness and community.
- Benefits: Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a friendly community with access to cultural and recreational activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in beautiful Central Alberta.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Education and valid Alberta Teaching Certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of a full-time CASA Classroom Teacher. The CASA Classroom Program is a treatment-oriented program that is a collaboration between Alberta Health Services, CASA, and school divisions. CESD is hiring a teacher to join a multidisciplinary team that will support the mental health needs of students in a school environment.
Experience working with students with diagnosed mental health or social-emotional challenges in a diverse classroom with a wide range of learning and regulation needs is essential. Training in mental health literacy and trauma-informed teaching practices is also 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
Applications will be accepted until Sunday, November 8, 2026. The successful applicant will possess a valid Alberta Teacher Certificate and be required to provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
Chinook’s Edge is one of the largest school divisions in the province, serving over 11,000 students in 40 Central Alberta schools between Calgary and Red Deer. Our schools are located in 13 small communities that sprawl east and west from the Highway 2 corridor, conveniently providing Chinook’s Edge staff and families with the best of both worlds: a friendly, healthy and affordable small-town lifestyle combined with the proximity to big city amenities!
Chinook’s Edge values collaboration as well as staff and student wellness. Our family-friendly communities boast easy access to exciting cultural and recreational opportunities, and our highly regarded quality learning environments make us a desirable division in which to live, learn, work and play!
We respectfully acknowledge that the schools within Chinook’s Edge School Division are situated on Treaty 6 and 7 land, home of the First Nations (Dene, Nehiyawak (Cree), Nakoda, Anishinaabe, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), Tsuu T’ina), the Métis Nation of Alberta, and Inuit Peoples. This land acknowledgment represents our commitment to reconciliation, connecting us to those who once walked these lands and forging a path together for the generations to come.
CASA Classroom Teacher in Innisfail employer: Chinook's Edge School Division
Chinook’s Edge School Division is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of both students and staff within the vibrant communities of Innisfail and Penhold. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing training and support, ensuring that educators can make a meaningful impact in the lives of their students. With a commitment to innovative teaching practices and a supportive environment, we offer a rewarding career path for those passionate about education.
Contact Details:
Chinook's Edge School Division Recruitment Team
