High School Math & Science Teacher (Probationary)

Inspire Minds, Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today

Location: Palliser Beyond Borders

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 21, 2026

Anticipated End

Date:

June 30, 2027

Assignment: Predominantly high school math with some high school science

classes and some options (dependent on expertise)

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.

Palliser Beyond

Borders, or PBB, spans a wide area of southern Alberta serving students in the

large urban centers of Calgary as well as in small, agricultural communities as

far south as Coaldale. By combining innovative

teaching methods with today’s technology, we offer students and families a

unique multicultural education experience that includes and extends the model

of traditional K-12 classroom learning in local communities to education

without borders in countries across the globe.

invites

motivated educators to apply for the Probationary, Full-Time, Online High School

Math and Science Teacher to join our team August 21, 2026.

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 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 Jason Kwasny, Principal, Palliser

  Beyond Borders

  ;

• 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