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Special Education Teacher (Certified)
Specialized Programs and Services to Support the Development of Young Children
Full Time Opportunity
We are growing and hiring!
As our new school opens were recruiting top talent! Providence is an Alberta Education approved ECS program with a longestablished history of providing therapeutic and educational services to children across 7 schools in Calgary. Our programs are designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families. Our educational programs are funded by Alberta Education (PUF). Learn more about us at:
Are you passionate about making a difference Join a company where your work truly matters. At Providence youll have the opportunity to impact the lives of young children while contributing to a broader communityfocused mission. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our school as a FullTime Special Education Teacher (certified) for theschool year.
It is a condition of employment at Providence that all employees are vaccinated against COVID19.
Why choose us
- Paid sick and wellness days to support your worklife balance.
- Paid Christmas holiday break for 2 weeks on top of your accrued sick days.
- A comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision coverage health spending accounts and retirement plans.
- A positive company culture that fosters collaboration that ensures staff feel valued and supported.
- Opportunities for professional growth with continuous training career advancement and allowances for learning.
- A fantastic opportunity to work alongside a dynamic integrated team of SpeechLanguage Pathologists Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists and Psychologists across 6 schools in Calgary
- Small classroom sizes with a diverse student population with float staff to ensure smooth classroom operations
- 2 certified TAs in each classroom
- Significant weekly prep and planning time and classroom and learning resources
- A collaborative environment with our dynamic and integrated team which includes: Speech Language Pathologists Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists and Behavioural Specialists
- Comparable salary with other local School Boards and is based on relevant education and years of relevant work experience
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package which includes an Employee Assistant Plan optional RRSP matching contributions wellness days appointment time and paid sick time
- Professional development allowance for ongoing learning and opportunities for career growth within the organization
- Mentorship program for all new staff
- Hours towards permanent certification for Alberta Teachers Certificate
- Free onsite parking
- Possess broad background and extensive knowledge of best practices methods and strategies for working with and teaching children with complex needs
- Have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students colleagues parents and other stakeholders
- Be adaptable. Children are busy and active so you are too. Adaptability is important because every day will be different and the candidate will have to navigate their way through rapidly changing environments with enthusiasm problemsolving skills and humour
- Be flexible curious creative and able to multitask in our everevolving world in pediatrics
- Enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver childfocused services
- Plan and Implement programs following Alberta Education ECS guidelines
- Provide developmentally appropriate and engaging learning opportunities to special education children in a vibrant playbased program
- Establish and maintain a classroom that is safe stimulating and age appropriate
- Provide written reports or update relating to the childrens progress and goals as described in their IPPS
- Supervise and lead a team of paraprofessionals providing clear direction and setting high expectations
- Must have an Education degree from a recognized Canadian university
- Valid Alberta Interim/Permanent Teacher Certificate
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Experience working as a Teacher with children that display challenging behaviour or have disabilities
- Demonstrate strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills
Please submit your resume via email to the Human Resources Team at:
Providence is committed to fostering an equitable diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates which includes but not limited to; visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Providence acknowledges that what we call Alberta is the traditional and ancestral territory of many peoples presently subject to Treaties 6 7 and 8 and the Six Regions of the Mtis Nation of Alberta. We acknowledge the many First Nations Mtis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.
Employment Type
Full-Time
