Teacher - Inclusive Education; Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Visually Impaired

Overview

This posting is for new applicants only and is not for current CBE teachers or substitute teachers already in a teaching position. Application is for teaching positions supporting inclusive education and specialized education programs (including Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Visually Impaired). Please apply for only one job posting. Two steps are required for the application process.

Step 1:
In the application:

• Include Cover Letter and Updated Resume (1-2 pages)
• Complete the What I Can Teach section

Step 2:
Upload the following documents to the My Job Applications page of your Careers account. See Adding Application Attachments for support.

• Copy of Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate or Pre-Certification letter from Alberta Education with Interim certification reference number and a letter from the university confirming your graduation
• Practicum evaluation reports and/or Teaching evaluations as applicable
• Note:
  
  Practicum/Teaching evaluations and reference letters must be signed and on institution letterhead. Unsigned letters and evaluations will not be accepted.

References:
Applicants who are considered for hire will be asked to provide references.

• Recently graduated applicants or teachers who have fewer than five (5) years of teaching experience will be asked to provide three (3) email addresses for current or recent supervisors in an educational setting. This can include partner/cooperating teachers.
• Teachers who have five (5) or more years of teaching experience will be asked to provide one (1) email address for their current or most recent supervisor in an educational setting.

Note:

for applicants applying to specialized postings (French/Spanish/Mandarin/German/Inclusive Education/Indigenous Education), it is expected that upon hire, this will be the primary area in which you will sub/teach.

An opportunity to join the Substitute Teacher Roster and consideration for a variety of short and long-term contracts.

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 142,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission:
Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community.

We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

• Under the guidance of the Principal and in compliance with the Education Act and CBE regulations:
• Establishes clear objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of Alberta Education, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Prepares for assigned classes, and demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request. Prepares materials for learning, and classrooms for activities, as appropriate.
• Instructs using a variety of instructional approaches appropriate for grade level, student needs and program focus. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
• Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Prepares, administers, and grades a variety of student evaluative tools such as projects, tests, assignments in order to evaluate students' progress. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct student records as required.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and safety among the students for whom they are responsible, under the guidance of the Principal. Enforces all administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Meets with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confers with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to discuss children's progress and resource needs, and to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems, as appropriate.
• Confers with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve qualified competence. Attends staff meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.
• Prepares students for later grades by encouraging them to…