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Teacher (Probationary/Continuing) -Physical Education and Athletic Director (1.0 FTE)Join to apply for the Teacher (Probationary/Continuing) -Physical Education and Athletic Director (1.0 FTE) role at Parkland School DivisionTeacher (Probationary/Continuing) -Physical Education and Athletic Director (1.0 FTE)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Teacher (Probationary/Continuing) -Physical Education and Athletic Director (1.0 FTE) role at Parkland School DivisionAre 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 ValueParkland 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 Probationary/Continuing Full-time (1.0 FTE) teaching position at High Park School, in Stony Plain, Alberta. The successful applicant will teach Physical Education in students in Grades 5-9, assuming the Athletic Director role organizing sporting events such as Track and Field Days, coordinating school sports teams, contributing to the Parkland County Athletic Association, as well as teaching CTF courses. Experience in industrial arts or construction and building skills would be valuable.You Will Be Responsible ForCreating, delivering and assessing programming to support students in developing their academic, social, emotional, and personal management skillsDelivering programming with the goal of integrating students into a typical classroom and supporting students as they transitionDesigning learning opportunities that meet individual students needsWorking effectively as a team member with school staff, school support team members, and community agency personnelEnsuring strong supervision and monitoring processes are in placeSupporting families in addressing needs related to their childs learning.Ensuring strong routines and consistent expectations are maintainedFunction and Purpose of PositionOur 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 WillWork 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 Teachers Association Teaching Quality Standards. 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 SupportApply 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 skillsProvide 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 Program Plan (IPP).Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Mtis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.BehaviourPrepare, 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 TherapyHelp student with speech language difficulties, as instructed by Speech Pathologist.Update progress on a daily basis for Individual Program 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 ReportingAble 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 PreparationAble 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 StudentsSupervise 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 provide active supervision and support with students in typical school related physical activities for full work hours (including gym, playground equipment, track and field, classroom and hallways.Supervise small groups during field trips or special activities.Assist students boarding and disembarking from buses, if needed.Community Living And Vocational SkillsAssist students to be integrated into the regular classroom.Facilitate the development of social skills.Assist students in recreation activities (crafts, preparing meals).Travel with individuals or small groups to community outings.Student Personal DevelopmentPromote building positive self-esteem and self-confidence of students.Encourage students to participate in classroom activities to build social skills.Provide and encourage routine and repetitive personal care to students.Administer first aid as required..Education And ExperienceEducation:Bachelor of Education Degreeii) Valid Alberta Teaching Certificateiii) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid would be an asset.Experience:Experience teaching Middle Years students and education in Physical Education or CTFii) Differentiating instruction experience is an assetEquivalencies will be considered.Knowledge, Skills and AttitudesGood oral and written communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsA good sense of humourThe ability to take direction and work independentlyFlexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imaginationThe ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with children/group of children/school setting.Courses or training in Attention Deficit Disorder, Special Needs Disorders, English as a Second Language, Behaviour Management, Crisis Prevention, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention , and Food Handling and Preparation, would be an assetThis work is most rewarding for those who enjoy working with people (especially physically, emotionally and behaviorally challenged children), having clear rules and guidelines for their work, and finding innovative ways to handle situations.Working ConditionsTeachers work indoors except when supervising children outdoors or going on field trips.Teachers may have a holiday schedule including a long summer break as well as winter and spring breaks. However, they typically work over ten-months and are paid out over twelve months.The scheduled hours to be worked will be determined by each specific position.Additional InformationTeachers must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, teachers and other staff.This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check.ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.How To ApplyApplying is a two-step process. First you must register and create a portfolio, then you must apply to the job posting by following the steps below:Click the position title of the job that you wish to apply to and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click 'APPLY'.Jobs that you have applied to will appear under the Jobs Applied To tab in the Job Postings section. You will also receive a confirmation email.For technical support while applying to a position online, please contact our service provider for assistance:Apply to EducationPhone: 1-877-900-5627Email: : 5:30am-5:00pm, Monday through FridayWe thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.Seniority levelSeniority levelInternshipEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesEducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Parkland School Division by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Teacher roles.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr