Substitute Teachers / 2024-2025 / All Zones

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING STAFF for the 2024-2025 School Year

Recruiting for all zones: Lobstick, Edson, Hinton, Jasper and Grande Cache, Alberta

The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is looking for Substitute Teachers dedicated to providing quality instruction and education to students in the absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers are an integral part of the collaborative school team.

Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for the students.
2. Promote continued learning.
3. Follow lesson plans created by the teacher.
4. If necessary, create his/her own lesson plans in accordance with the Alberta Education Programs of Study and the absent teacher’s unit plans and/or long-range plans.
5. Ensure that the classroom is running smoothly.
6. Clear, concise communication with the absent teacher and school principal.
7. Adhere to the same roles and responsibilities as any other classroom teacher as defined by the Education Act and the Teaching Profession Act.
8. Maintain confidentiality.
9. Practice professionalism with all students, staff, administration, parents, and the public.
10. Be aware of GYPSD policies and administrative procedures.

Additional responsibilities may include:

1. Preparing educational materials.
2. Marking assignments or classwork.
3. Assigning classwork and homework.
4. Recess or lunch supervision duties.

General Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Education.
2. Valid Alberta Teaching License.
3. Excellent classroom management.
4. Ability to work in a multi-grade classroom is considered an asset.

Substitute teachers are paid $212 per day and $106 per half day. Substitute teachers are also eligible to receive up to $2,500 per year for professional development as per Administrative Procedure 423.

As a substitute teacher, you can choose which schools you would like to work:

1. Lobstick Zone
2. Evansview School, Evansburg, Alberta
3. Grand Trunk High School, Evansburg, Alberta
4. Wildwood School, Wildwood, Alberta
5. Niton Central School, Niton Junction, Alberta
6. Edson Zone
7. Fulham School, Fulham, Alberta
8. Ecole Westhaven School, Edson, Alberta
9. Mary Bergeron Elementary School, Edson, Alberta
10. Ecole Pine Grove Middle School, Edson, Alberta
11. Parkland Composite High School, Edson, Alberta
12. Hinton Zone
13. Ecole Mountain View School, Hinton, Alberta
14. Crescent Valley School, Hinton, Alberta
15. Harry Collinge High School, Hinton, Alberta
16. Jasper Zone
17. Ecole Jasper Elementary School, Jasper, Alberta
18. Jasper Junior Senior High School, Jasper, Alberta
19. Grande Cache Zone
20. Sheldon Coates Elementary School, Grande Cache, Alberta
21. Summitview School, Grande Cache, Alberta
22. Grande Cache Community High School, Grande Cache, Alberta

THE DIVISION

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students, and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.

The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education, and for its innovative technology programs.

Board Priorities:

1. Student Learning
2. Teaching, Support Staff and Leader Excellence
3. Community Engagement
4. System Health and Wellness

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit an application on Apply to Education, including the following:

1. Complete the Apply to Education profile.
2. Provide detailed resume.
3. Include 3 letters of reference.

First-time users will need to create an account in order to apply to this job posting. When your profile is complete, click the button "Apply" below to post your application to this job posting.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.

Successful candidates will be notified and interviewed. Employment offer is subject to a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen and a Child Intervention Record check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For assistance or inquiries regarding the Substitute Teaching position please contact: HRsupport@gypsd.ca

**Please Note: Applications will be reviewed in August, prior to the 2023-2024 school year.