Teacher (Probationary/Continuing)- REAL Program (1.0 FTE) x 3 Positions

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 12000 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 & Wellbeing.

The Parkland School Division currently has a three Probationary/Continuing FullTime (1.0 FTE) teaching positions in the REAL program at two locations: Ecole Broxton Park School in Spruce Grove Alberta and Ecole Meridian Heights School in Stony Plain Alberta.

The ideal candidates:

Students are busy and active so you are too. Adaptability is important because every day will be different and you will have to navigate your way through rapidly changing environments with enthusiasm problemsolving skills and humour.

You are flexible curious creative and able to multitask

You enjoy working effectively with a multidisciplinary team of therapy staff and dedicated Educational Assistants to deliver childfocused services

You are patient resourceful and have a resilient personality

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Creating delivering and assessing programming to support students in developing their academic social emotional and personal management skills
• Designing learning opportunities that meet individual students needs
• Working effectively as a team member with classroom staff 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 childs learning
• Planning for the effective use of educational assistants within the context of the classroom and school

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• Exemplary classroom experience
• Excellent communication skills; both orally and in writing
• Proven track record of ability to work as part of a collaborative team focused on developing effective solution focused plans
• Exemplary ability to build positive relationships
• Clear understanding of the learning process and ways to adapt or modify curricular outcomes to meet the needs of all students
• Clear understanding of how to design a classroom environment for students with significant and multiple disabilities
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional learning
• Familiarity with and experience using various communication systems with students
• Models strong selfcare practices and works to maintain a balanced lifestyle

Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelor of Education Degree with coursework related to programming for students with severe and multiple disabilities
• Experience working in an alternative setting with students with severe and multiple disabilities
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Certificate
• First Aid training would be considered an asset
• NME Training would be considered an asset
• Personal suitability NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist stoop and twist frequently the ability to lift up to 40 lbs the ability to carry push and pull up to 40 lbs and the ability to stand walk and sit frequently.

Function and Purpose of Position
Our teachers collaborate and engage with students parents therapists and their Educational Assistants as a team to create and implement learning tasks and environments to promote student success. You value the inclusion and diversity in our schools along with supporting student wellbeing integrity and fairness to contribute to all students.

Teachers will:
Work under the supervision of the Principal
Work oneonone or in small groups with EA support in a variety of specifically designed spaces to allow for the flexible learning sensory regulation and maximum engagement of our diverse learners.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with consultation from OT PT and SLP as required.
Work as a member of a Professional Learning Community with other REAL classroom teachers and/or other school staff as needed.

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 model teach and practice 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 student.

Instructional Support
Apply effective planning instruction and assessment practices to meet the learning needs of every student some of which will be implemented by the EA team and then monitored by the teacher.
Able to provide evidence to support student learning by using a wide range of assessment tools and strategies. (checklists video sampling work samples etc.)

Able to use and integrate technology as a tool for teaching and learning for students to meet learning outcomes.

Able to use and integrate student specific communication devices or visuals as recommended by therapy staff.
In collaboration with the student support team design and implement a detailed Individual Program Plan (IPP). A Behavior Support Plan or Individual Care plan may need to be designed and implemented as well.

. Able to use a variety of teaching and learning strategies that can accommodate the learning needs of all learners as documented on the IEP which also works as the students report card.
Able to integrate age respectful and engaging academic tasks and experiences as well as real life learning opportunities within a life skills and functional literacy and numeracy focussed curriculum.
Provide timely feedback and reinforcement to maximize student learning and growth.
Able to differentiate modify and adapt the program for individual students.
Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations Mtis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.

Behavior
Observe document and monitor individual student progress and behavior.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for both students and staff through the application of behavioral management strategies such as deescalation methods and nonviolent crisis intervention techniques.
Problem solve and manage student behavioral and regulation needs as they occur.

Design model trial and implement classroom behavioral strategies and regulatory tasks to maximize student growth and appropriate social engagement. Documentation to be made within the students Behavior Support Plan and/or Safety plan within their IEP.

Speech Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy
Develop students language and communication skills as instructed by Speech Pathologist.

WIth consultation and support from the therapy teams and your Educational Assistants be able to monitor use and integrate into the daily tasks and routines any of the student specific therapy equipment and learning aids. For example: communication devices or visuals student specific seating and mobility aids and safety equipment student specific fine motor tools and equipment for printing cutting feeding; student specific bathroom equipment and aides as recommended and supported by therapy staff.

monitor and take data and evidence of students engagement and effectiveness in using the above strategies and equipment for Individual Program Plan purposes.

Communication and Reporting
Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with students staff parents and the greater community
Maintain uptodate records of assessments attendance planning reports and communication to parents.
Maintain an open and engaging homeschool communication using various techniques i.e paper agenda google classroom emails verbal conversation etc.

Classroom Preparation
Able to develop a safe engaging and appropriate learning environment for a variety of complex student needs.
Design model and develop appropriate individual and small group or large group learning tasks to be implemented by yourself or your EA staff.
Effective time and classroom management strategies to maximize student engagement and regulation with a diverse group of student strengths and needs.
Provide a safe classroom setting of trust and respect for all which allows and encourages students to develop their skills in problem solving critical thinking for a community of future lifelong confident learners.

Supervise Students
Supervise and assist students in preparing for field trips and/or special activities
Able to work in a variety of learning environments and conditions
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 if applicable.
Facilitate the development of appropriate social skills with their peers and adults.
Assist students in a variety of recreation and life skills activities (crafts preparing meals recycling laundry).
Travel with individuals or small groups to community outings.

Student Personal Development
Promote building positive selfesteem and selfconfidence of students through carefully thought out and designed age respectful tasks within their specific abilities and interests and past experiences.
Encourage students to attend engage or participate in classroom activities and tasks as appropriate to build their confidence expand their experiences 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 Special Education would be an asset
ii) Differentiating instruction experience is an asset

Equivalencies will be considered.


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 tenmonths 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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