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 Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE) teaching position at École Broxton Park School in Spruce Grove, Alberta. The successful applicant will teach Grade 1 French Immersion. Initially the position will be for one month, however there is a possibility for an extension. This position will remain open until qualified applicant has been hired, if interested please apply ASAP.

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.

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 French immersion and must be fully bilingual, written and verbal English and French
ii) Strong background in assessment as well as differentiating instruction experience is a definite 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, having clear rules and guidelines for their work, and finding innovative ways to handle situations.

APPLY TO EDUCATION

Phone: 1-877-900-5627
Email: info@applytoeducation.com
Hours: 5:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 teamWork as a member of a Professional Learning Community

• As a teacher, you are responsible to demonstrate the competencies and abilities of the Alberta Education . 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.