Specialized Independent Living Program; ILP Teachers

Overview

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division (FMCSD) requires a classroom teacher for the Specialized Independent Living Programs for the  school year. This assignment requires someone with knowledge in the area of Special Education and working with children who have medical and complex needs.

• literacy and numeracy knowledge and be able to support students with a range of literacy and numeracy skills
• knowledge and ability to differentiate instruction
• provide opportunities for life skills in the community including swim lessons, community outings and potential work skills
• practice communication and social skills with peers, other students, staff and community
• technology as a support to students who require augmentative communication supports
• working with students who have challenging behavior and has used a variety of approaches to prevent and reduce stress behaviors and be able to co regulate when child is upset
• communication skills and enjoys supporting high needs children and families to develop the highest level of academics and functional life skills
• support the coordination of internal and external professionals (psychology, speech language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy) in order to provide instructional and therapeutic programming for children within their school
• plan and support Educational Assistants

• eligible for Alberta Teacher Certification and hold a Bachelor of Education Degree with experience working with students with complex needs
• Post secondary studies Specialized Inclusive Education is an asset

A competitive remuneration package is available including Alberta Blue Cross, Health Spending Account and Life, Disability and AD&D Insurance.