Employment Opportunity Full Time Position: Learning Support Teacher
Peigan Board of Education
Employment Opportunity Full Time Position: Learning Support Teacher
Position Summary
Peigan Board of Education continues to enhance student services through new initiatives such as inclusive education. The Learning Support Teacher works primarily with children who require special instructional services to help them learn and develop to their potential
Position Responsibilities
- use Alberta Education Program of Studies Educational Outcomes to plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- implement Alberta Teacher Association Teacher Quality Standards Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
- infuse planning documents and lessons with Piikani ways of knowing/Piikanissini
- adhere to Peigan Board of Education Policy
- completion of assessments and reporting as required for funding (including AANDC reporting and compliances)
- plan and deliver differentiated instruction to students whose learning support requires such teaching as identified in student Individual Program Plans (IPP)
- refer, participate and plan assessments of students requiring Special Education/Learning Support services
- establish and communicate clear outcomes for all learning activities
- assist teachers in preparation of class activities
- provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
- instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- use relevant technology to support instruction
- observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
- provide appropriate feedback on work
- encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
- maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
- update all attendance records, grading reports, report cards, anecdotal records regularly, accurately and completely
- prepare required reports on students and activities
- assist teachers with implementing behavior management strategies to manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- assist teachers with implementing behavior management strategies to maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- assist teachers with implementing behavior management strategies to apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
- counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
- participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
- participate in school meetings (staff, parent, committee, divisional, specialist, collaborative)
- communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs including attending Parent Teacher Interviews
- keep updated through professional development in subject area, teaching resources, methods and new school initiatives and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Qualifications & Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Education or higher from an accredited institution
- Specialization or higher from an accredited institution in the area of inclusive education, learning support/special education
- Alberta Education Teaching Certification – Interim or Professional
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Intervention Check
Deadline: Thursday, December 29, 2022
Submit cover letter, resume, copies of education requirements and security checks to:
Peigan Board of Education
P.O Box 130
Brocket, AB, T0K 0H0
Tel: 403-965-2121 Fax: 403-965-3713
Email: lpard@piikani.ca
