Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job in
Stony Plain, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Parkland School Division
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Elementary School, Special Education Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Stony PlainJob Details
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 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 Part-Time (0.52 FTE) Early Years teaching position available at Forest Green School in Stony Plain, Alberta. The successful candidate will be assigned to teach Kindergarten, with the final assignment to be determined by the Principal.
Function and Purpose of Position
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 PrincipalWork one-on-one, in small groups and/or in a classroom setting with studentsWork with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special programWork as part of a multidisciplinary teamWork as a member of a Professional Learning CommunityAs 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.
Instructional Support
Apply effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to meet the learning needs of every student.Able to provide evidence to support student learning by using a wide range of assessment tools and strategies.Able to use and integrate technology as a tool for teaching and learning for students to meet learning outcomes.Able to use a variety of teaching and learning strategies that can accommodate the learning needs of all learners.Able to integrate experiential and/or inquiry-based learning opportunities into the curriculum.Continuously enable students to develop literacy and numeracy skills Provide timely feedback on student learning.Able to differentiate, modify and adapt the program for individual students.In collaboration with the student support team, implement Individual Education Plans (IEP).Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.Behaviour
Prepare, observe, document and monitor individual student progress and behavior.Maintaining a safe and secure environment for both students and staff through the application of behavioural management strategies such as de-escalation methods and nonviolent crisis intervention techniques.Deal with student behaviour and determine classroom discipline, if required.Speech Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy
Help student with speech language difficulties, as instructed by Speech Pathologist.Update progress on a daily basis for Individual Education Plan purposes.Provide physiotherapy program as directed.Model and practice speech program.Liaise with members of Therapy Team to monitor student progress and use of Assistive Technology / Devices.Communication and Reporting
Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the greater communityMaintain up-to-date records of assessments, attendance, planning, reports and communication to parents.Maintain a home-school communication using various techniques i.e paper agenda, google classroom , emails, verbal conversation, etc.Classroom Preparation
Able to develop a positive learning environment in the classroom for studentsEffective time and classroom management strategies to encourage positive environment along with opportunities for student leadershipAble to collaborate with students to encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills and develop a sense of classroom community and trust.Supervise Students
Supervise and assist students in preparing for field trips and/or special activities (preparation for swimming lessons, skating, etc.).Able to work in a variety of environments and conditions (e.g. swimming, playground equipment, community facilities).Able to…
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