Job Description

As a Teacher in The Parkland School Division, you will be part of enacting our vision, mission and foundational statements.

Vision

Our students possess the confidence, resilience, insight and skills required to thrive in and positively impact the world.

Mission

We assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success.





The Parkland School Division currently has a Interim Part-time (0.75 FTE) teaching position available at Greystone Centennial Middle School in Spruce Grove, Alberta. The successful candidate will be teaching Grade 5 and 6 Music, leading the choir program, and delivering Junior High CTF options.





The successful candidate will facilitate music instruction and offer an engaging music program to Middle Years students. A balance of choral, rhythm and music appreciation needs to be developed, as per the Alberta Program of Studies. You will possess a strong background in differentiated targeted instruction in an inclusive environment to support diverse learners. You will access the integrated use of technology to transform the student learning experiences. A high energy level and a commitment to establish an engaging and exciting music program for all students is essential. An understanding of cross-curricular connections between music and other subject area would be considered an asset. Ability to play piano as well as other musical instruments would be an asset.

Function and Purpose of Position

Our 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 will:



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


Work outside of class time preparing lessons, lesson materials and assessing student work






As a teacher, you are responsible to demonstrate the competencies and indicators of the Alberta Teachers' Association 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 students.

Instructional Support

Apply 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 skills


Provide 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, Metis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.

Behaviour

Prepare, 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.

Student Assistance and Personal Care (will vary based on assignment)

Assist student with walking (e.g. holding their hand, stabilizing them, guiding on stairs).


Respiratory therapy interventions, physiotherapy interventions and other medically related tasks.


Administer medication as required.


Assist and or participate in exercising, implementing adaptive physical education, range of motion programs, fine and gross motor skills development, individualized or group communication techniques and life skills management.


Monitor feeding, tube feeding and breathing apparatuses, seizure management (e.g. monitor and assess severity of seizure through the use of medical equipment and administer oxygen if required), and catheterization.


Operate specialized equipment to support instruction for students with physical care needs (e.g. wheelchairs, mechanical lifts, walkers, transfer belt, FM and/or communications systems and hearing aid equipment).


Lifting and carrying students into and out of specialized equipment (i.e., gym equipment, sensory equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, toilets, commodes) to carry out program requirements as well as personal hygiene care.

Speech Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy (will vary based on assignment)

Help student with speech language difficulties, as instructed by Speech, Physical and/or Occupational Pathologist.


Update progress on a daily basis for Individual Program Plan purposes.


Provide physiotherapy, speech and/or occupational 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 Reporting

Able to 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 i.e. paper agenda, google classroom, emails, verbal conversation, etc.

Classroom Preparation

Able to develop a positive learning environment in the classroom for students


Effective time and classroom management strategies to encourage positive environment along with opportunities for student leadership


Able to collaborate with students to encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills and develop a sense of classroom community and trust.

Supervise Students

Supervise 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 Skills

Assist 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 Development

Promote 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 Experience

(will vary based on assignment

)

a) Education:



i) Bachelor of Education Degree with a Music Major or extensive experience in Music Education is required



ii) Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate



iii) Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid would be an asset.





b) Experience:

(will vary based on assignment

)

i) Teaching Music to a wide range of grade levels



ii) Training in Music instruction (choral, instrumental, performance)



iii) Ability to connect with Middle Years students to engage them in developing skills and competences needed to explore, create and perform through a variety of Musical experiences.



iv) Experience with Band Program for Middle Years Students



v) Related teaching experience is an asset.



vi) Differentiating instruction experience is an asset





Equivalencies will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

Good oral and written communication skills


Good interpersonal skills


A good sense of humour


Good health and physical fitness


The ability to take direction and work independently


Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination


The 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 asset


Lifts and transfers


This 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 Conditions

Teachers 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 Information

Teachers 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.

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