Are you interested in

working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence

in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible

health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the

place for you!

Who we are and what we

value:

Parkland School

Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove,

Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse

educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites,

including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what

guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential,

relevant, authentic and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement.

PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience

as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal: Student Success &

Well-being.

The Parkland School

Division currently has a Probationary/Continuing Full-time (1.0 FTE) teaching position at

Connections for Learning. The position will be located in the Building Futures location. The successful applicant

will teach in the Building Futures Program teaching Grade 10 English and Social

(1 and 2 level), Physical Education 10, CALM 10 and CTS Construction credits

(flexibility based on successful candidate experience).

More information on the

program can be found .

You will be responsible

for:

• Creating,

delivering and assessing programming to support students in developing their

academic, social, emotional, and personal management skills

• Delivering

programming with the goal of integrating students into a typical classroom and

supporting students as they transition

• Designing

learning opportunities that meet individual students’ needs

• Working

effectively as a team member with school staff, school support team members,

and community agency personnel

• Ensuring strong

supervision and monitoring processes are in place

• Supporting

families in addressing needs related to their child’s learning.

Ensuring strong routines and consistent

expectations are maintained

Function and Purpose of Position

Our teachers collaborate and engage with students, parents and our

communities to create learning environments to promote student success. You value the inclusion and diversity in our

schools along with supporting student well-being, integrity and fairness to

contribute to all students.

Teachers will:

• Work under the supervision of the Principal

• Work one-on-one, in small groups and/or in a classroom setting with students

• Work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a

class or in a special program

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Work as a member of a Professional Learning Community

As a teacher, you are responsible to demonstrate the competencies and abilities

of the Alberta Teachers’ Association Teaching Quality Standards. You will work with students to teach the

programs of study and have the ability to differentiate and adapt the

curriculum for all learners. As a member

of the school, you will collaborate with staff to enable a welcoming, safe and

respected environment for every students.

Instructional Support

• Apply effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to meet

the learning needs of every student.

• Able to provide evidence to support student learning by using a wide range of

assessment tools and strategies.

• Able to use and integrate technology as a tool for teaching and learning for

students to meet learning outcomes.

• Able to use a variety of teaching and learning strategies that can

accommodate the learning needs of all learners.

• Able to integrate experiential and/or inquiry-based learning opportunities

into the curriculum.

• Continuously enable students to develop literacy and numeracy skills

• Provide timely feedback on student learning.

• Able to differentiate, modify and adapt the program for individual students.

• In collaboration with the student support team, implement Individual Program

Plan (IPP).

• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the

benefit of all students.

Behaviour

• Prepare, observe, document and monitor individual student progress and

behavior.

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for both students and staff through

the application of behavioural management strategies such as de-escalation

methods and nonviolent crisis intervention techniques.

• Deal with student behaviour and determine classroom discipline, if required.

Speech Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy

• Help student with speech language difficulties, as instructed by Speech

Pathologist.

• Update progress on a daily basis for Individual Program Plan purposes.

• Provide physiotherapy program as directed.

• Model and practice speech program.

• Liaise with members of Therapy Team to monitor student progress and use of

Assistive Technology / Devices.

Communication and Reporting

• Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with students,

staff, parents, and the greater community

• Maintain up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, reports and

communication to parents.

• Maintain a home-school communication using various techniques i.e paper

agenda, google classroom , emails, verbal conversation, etc.

Classroom Preparation

• Able to develop a positive learning environment in the classroom for

students

• Effective time and classroom management strategies to encourage positive

environment along with opportunities for student leadership

• Able to collaborate with students to encourage problem solving, critical

thinking skills and develop a sense of classroom community and trust.

Supervise Students

• Supervise and assist students in preparing for field trips and/or special

activities (preparation for swimming lessons, skating, etc.).

• Able to work in a variety of environments and conditions (e.g. swimming,

playground equipment, community facilities).

• Able to provide active supervision and support with students in typical

school related physical activities for full work hours (including gym,

playground equipment, track and field, classroom and hallways.

• Supervise small groups during field trips or special activities.

• Assist students boarding and disembarking from buses, if needed.

Community Living and Vocational Skills

• Assist students to be integrated into the regular classroom.

• Facilitate the development of social skills.

• Assist students in recreation activities (crafts, preparing meals).

• Travel with individuals or small groups to community outings.

Student Personal Development

• Promote building positive self-esteem and self-confidence of students.

• Encourage students to participate in classroom activities to build social

skills.

• Provide and encourage routine and repetitive personal care to students.

• Administer first aid as required..

Education and Experience:

a) Education:

i) Bachelor of Education Degree

ii) Valid Alberta

Teaching Certificate

iii) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid

would be an asset.

b) Experience:

i) Experience teaching High School students and a background in Construction and CTS is an asset.

ii) Differentiating instruction experience is an asset

Equivalencies will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• A good sense of humour

• The ability to take direction and work independently

• Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and

imagination

• The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with

children/group of children/school setting.

• Courses or training in Attention Deficit Disorder, Special Needs Disorders,

English as a Second Language, Behaviour Management, Crisis Prevention,

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention , and

Food Handling and Preparation, would be an asset

This work is most rewarding for those who enjoy working with people (especially

physically, emotionally and behaviorally challenged children), having clear

rules and guidelines for their work, and finding innovative ways to handle

situations.

Working Conditions

Teachers work indoors except when supervising children outdoors or going on

field trips.

Teachers may have a holiday schedule including a long summer break as well as

winter and spring breaks. However, they typically work over ten-months and are

paid out over twelve months.

The scheduled hours to be worked will be determined by each specific position.

Additional Information

Teachers must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity

of students, parents, teachers and other staff.

This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record

check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention

record check.

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We thank all applicants for their

interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be

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