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Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,950 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities. **EIPS** **is recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE) Junior High Math, Impact and Health Teacher at Sherwood Heights Junior High.** Sherwood Heights Junior High serves approximately 630 students in grades 7 to 9, with 32 teaching staff and 11 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB. Sherwood Heights Junior High offers a safe and secure environment for students to meet their educational needs with dual-track English and French Immersion programming, as well as the Logos Christian program.. The school offers several interesting extracurricular and noon-hour activities. * **Commencing August 26, 2025** * **Open to internal and external applicants****, priority will be given to EIPS** **teachers who hold a continuous contract** * **Click on Sign in With Employee Email to be considered an Internal** **Applicant** The Impact Program is a specialized system program designed to meet the needs of students in grades 4-10 with diagnosed learning disabilities or specific learning disorders. In elementary and junior high, the program offers a smaller class setting with a focus on improving academic skills through specific skill instruction, accommodations, compensatory strategies and self-advocacy skills. Students follow a typical classroom routine, may be integrated in regular classes for some programming and are engaged as a part of the larger school community. In senior high, core subjects and optional courses are available through a variety of instructional settings, small-group instruction and regular programming, allowing students to experience success. Impact students are working toward a high school diploma. **Qualifications:** * Bachelor of Education degree * Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate * Effective organization and classroom management skills * Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged * Excellent verbal and written skills * Experience or familiarity with analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction * Strong collaboration and teamwork skills * Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice * Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals **For further information, contact Sunny Sandhu, Principal, Sherwood Heights Junior High, at 780-467-5930 or email** **.** Only online applications will be accepted. Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews. *If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email .*