Math & Science with Options Teacher (Temporary)

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Location: Coaldale Prairie Winds Secondary School

Anticipated Start Date: August 21, 2026

Anticipated End Date:

June 30, 2027 (or return of

incumbent)

Assignment: Mathematics 9, Mathematics 10-3, Science 14/24, CTS options

FTE: 1.0 Temporary

The Palliser School

Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society:

empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children

of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its

responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students

come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common

good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable

workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We

encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative

culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Designed with the

aspirations of residents, parents, guardians and most importantly, the students

of Coaldale, Prairie Winds Secondary School embodies a shared vision for music,

theatre, and performing arts. State of the art learning spaces and career

and technology studies have been integrated into this amazingly modern

school. Partnering in a collaboration with the Town of Coaldale

Recreation Centre, students need only step across a hallway to access a premier

fitness center, complete with indoor running track.

Prairie Winds

Secondary School (Grades 7-12) currently invites motivated educators to apply

for a Temporary, Full-Time Mathematics 9, Mathematics 10-3, Science 14/24, CTS options teaching position. This position is available starting August 21, 2026, until June 30, 2027, or return of incumbent.

When you apply to

the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future

leaders and contributing to student success.

Benefits:

• This position qualifies for

  a robust and comprehensive paid benefit plan (ASEBP)

Responsibilities:

• Establishes clear objectives

  and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or

  requirements of Alberta Education, and communicates these objectives to

  students. Prepares for assigned classes, and demonstrates written evidence

  of preparation upon request. Prepares materials for learning, and

  classrooms for activities, as appropriate.

• Instructs using a variety of

  instructional approaches appropriate for grade level, student needs and

  program focus. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of

  instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with

  opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Assigns lessons and

  corrects homework.

• Observes and evaluates

  students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

  Prepares, administers, and grades a variety of student evaluative tools

  such as projects, tests, assignments in order to evaluate students'

  progress. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct student records as

  required.

• Establishes and enforces

  rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and safety among

  the students for whom they are responsible, under the guidance of the

  Principal. Enforces all administrative policies and rules governing

  students.

• Meets with other

  professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confers

  with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators

  in order to discuss children's progress and resource needs, and to resolve

  students' behavioral and academic problems, as appropriate.

• Confers with other staff

  members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following

  approved curricula. Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in

  the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs. Attends

  professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training

  workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

  Attends staff meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.

• Prepares students for later

  grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to

  persevere with challenging tasks. Adapts teaching methods and

  instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra

  help. Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and

  materials, in order to prevent injury and damage. Provides special needs

  students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance

  accessing facilities such as restrooms, as necessary.

• Plans and supervises class

  projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential

  activities, as appropriate, and guides students in learning from such

  activities. Uses computers, multi-media, and other equipment and materials

  to support the learning process. Organizes and supervises recreational and

  other activities as appropriate, to promote physical, mental, and social

  development. Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student

  organizations, and academic contests, as appropriate. Performs supervisory

  duties, as assigned, such as hall, cafeteria and playground monitoring,

  and bus loading and unloading.

• Plans assignments for

  Education Assistants, Special Education and other classroom support staff

  as appropriate, and assists the Principal in their supervision and

  evaluation of performance.

• Performs other related tasks

  as appropriate, including organizing materials, displaying students' work,

  as assigned

Experience & Qualifications:

• Alberta Teaching

  Certificate;

• Previous experience

  administering junior school curriculum;

• Successful Criminal

  Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract

  start date)

Skills and Competencies:

• Confidence, skill, knowledge

  and understanding of differentiated instruction, student engagement, and

  assessment practices

• Strong work ethic

• Ability to relate well with

  students, staff and parents

• An ethic of service to

  students, colleagues, and community

• Strong interpersonal skills

  combined with the ability to create positive relationships and establish

  rapport

• Trustworthiness and

  integrity

• Commitment to the Palliser

  Policy-Governance model

• Ability to articulate a

  coherent understanding of educational aims

• Commitment to fostering

  collaborative working relationships

• Ability to manage

  professional learning time and be a self-starter

• Commitment to personal

  lifelong learning

• Commitment to the lifelong

  quest for self-understanding

• Commitment to strengthening

  communication skills.

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants

new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

• Criminal Record Check,

  including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP

  detachment;

• Social Insurance Number

  (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be

  in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your

  Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;

• Government issued ID - valid

  driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your

application:

• Cover letter directed

  to Chad Jensen, Principal, Prairie Winds Secondary

  School

  ;

• Resume summarizing training

  and experience;

• Copy of your most recent

  evaluation;

• Copy of your valid Alberta

  Teaching Certificate;

• Minimum of three

  professional references.

We thank all those who apply, but only

those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

By

virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the

superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of

conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has

listed a reference for that employer.

Ms. Audrey Kluin, Deputy

Superintendent HR

Palliser School

Division