Temporary, Learning Support Teacher

Applications Are Invited For The Position Of

Learning Support Teacher at École Pine Grove Middle School

Position: Temporary Learning Support Teacher

Location: École Pine Grove Middle School - Edson, Alberta.

Start Date: Duties to commence May 5, 2025 until June 27, 2025, or upon the return of the incumbent, whichever happens sooner. This position does have the possibility of a temporary extension into the 2025-2026 school year.

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

The competition will remain open until April 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM MST.

Role And Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the use of educational technology and have an understanding of assessment for learning. The responsibilities include:

• Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.
• Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations and discussions.
• Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students.
• Reviewing and evaluating each student's performance, knowledge and skills and meeting all reporting and assessment deadlines.
• Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures.
• Developing constructive relationships with parents.
• Modelling commitment to professional development.

Additional comments: The teaching assignment will include Grade 6 Social Studies, Grade 6 Science and Cosmetology.

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one.
• Have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree of Education.

Benefits Of GYPSD

The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 per year to support professional learning.

The Division also provides $725 per year for teachers to allocate within a Health and Wellness Spending Account.

Available Leaves

• Personal leave of absence, 4 days per school year
  • May accumulate up to 11 personal leave days, see the Local ATA Collective Agreement for further details.
• Sick leave, up to 90 days leave
• Family Medical Leave, up to 3 days per school year
• Bereavement/Critical Care Leave
• Deferred Salary Leave Plan

Northern Student Teacher Bursary

GYPSD is a participating School Division within the Northern Student Teacher Bursary.

A detailed description of this is available in Administrative Procedure 420 on the GYPSD Website.

Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Evaluations
• Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
• a Child Intervention Record Check