Teacher; Temporary Grade 4 English Program - FTE

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County.

We are currently hiring a Temporary Full‑time (1.0 FTE) Grade 4 teacher at Ecole Meridian Heights School in Stony Plain, Alberta. The role involves teaching English to students across English Language Arts, Social, Science, Math, Art, Health and Physical Education.

• Creating, delivering and assessing programming to support students in developing their academic, social, emotional, and personal management skills
• Delivering programming with the goal of integrating students into a typical classroom and supporting students as they transition
• Designing learning opportunities that meet individual students’ needs
• Working effectively as a team member with school staff, support team members, and community agency personnel
• Ensuring strong supervision and monitoring processes are in place
• Supporting families in addressing needs related to their child’s learning
• Ensuring strong routines and consistent expectations are maintained

• 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 team
• Work as a member of a Professional Learning Community

• Apply effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to meet the learning needs of every student
• Provide evidence to support student learning using a wide range of assessment tools and strategies
• Use and integrate technology as a tool for teaching and learning to meet learning outcomes
• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning needs of all learners
• 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
• Differentiates, modifies, and adapts the program for individual students
• Collaborate with the student support team to implement Individual Program Plan (IPP)
• Applies foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students

• Prepare, observe, document and monitor individual student progress and behaviour
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students and staff through behavioural management strategies including de‑escalation and non‑violent crisis intervention techniques
• Deal with student behaviour and determine classroom discipline when required

• Assist students with speech‑language difficulties as instructed by a Speech Pathologist
• Update progress daily for Individual Program Plan purposes
• Provide physiotherapy programs as directed
• Model and practice speech programs
• Liaise with members of the Therapy Team to monitor student progress and use of Assistive Technology / Devices

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the greater community
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of assessments, attendance, planning, reports, and communication to parents
• Maintain a home‑school communication using various techniques such as paper agenda, "Google Classroom", emails, verbal conversation, etc.

• Develop a positive learning environment in the classroom for students
• Implement effective time and classroom management strategies to encourage a positive environment and opportunities for student leadership
• Collaborate with students to encourage problem‑solving, critical‑thinking skills, and develop a sense of classroom community and trust

• Supervise and assist students in preparing for field trips and special activities (e.g., swimming lessons, skating)
• Work in a variety of environments and conditions (e.g., swimming, playground equipment, community facilities)
• Provide active supervision and support with students during typical school‑related physical activities for full work hours, including gym, playground, track and field, classroom, and hallways
• Supervise small groups…