Junior High Humanities

& High School Social Studies Teacher (Probationary)

Inspire Minds,

Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today

Location: National Sport School

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 21, 2026

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027

Assignment: Junior High Humanities and High School Social Studies

FTE: 1.0 FTE Probationary

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.

Located in

the City of Calgary and supporting Grade 8 to Grade 12, the National Sport

School is looking to hire motivated educators for a Probationary, Full-Time

teaching position available August 21, 2026. At the National Sport

School, we provide a supportive learning environment to enable developing

high-performance athletes to mature as self-directed, life-long learners while

pursuing excellence in sport.

WinSport’s

indoor and outdoor training facilities offer world class training venues in

skating and hockey, skiing, snowboarding, and sliding sports. These facilities

provide varied training opportunities our student-athletes need to achieve

their potential. Professional services through the Performance Training Centre

and Canadian Sport Institute, expert coaches, nutritionists, a yoga instructor,

and other benefit services our students have access to.

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

  and high 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 Rob

  Jewan

  , Principal, National Sport 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