Applications are invited for the position of:

Teacher at Sheldon Coates Elementary School Position : Full-Time Probationary, Grade 2

Location : Sheldon Coates Elementary School - Grande Cache, AB

https://sheldoncoatesschool.gypsd.ca/

Start Date : August 27, 2024 until June 27, 2025

Hours of Work : 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday

The competition will remain open until: May 2, 2024, 12:00pm

Sheldon Coates Elementary School is located in Grande Cache, Alberta which resides in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. An elementary school providing excellent education to approximately 250 students, grades JK-3.

Role and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the use of educational technology and have an understanding of assessment for learning. The responsibilities include: Providing instruction to promote high quality student-centered learning.

Designing and preparing lessons based on curriculum and following a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations and discussions.

Facilitating inclusive educational practices to maximize educational opportunities for all students.

Reviewing and evaluating each student's performance, knowledge and skills and meeting all reporting and assessment deadlines.

Adhering to provincial legislation, board policy and division administrative procedures.

Developing constructive relationships with parents.

Modelling commitment to professional development.

A detailed description of the Role of the Teacher is available in Administrative Procedure 420 on the GYPSD Website.

Requirements

The successful candidate will: Possess an Alberta Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one.

Have experience in following the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and infusing literacy across the curriculum.

Hold a Bachelors degree of Education.The Division

Grande Yellowhead School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

The Boards four main priorities are: Student Learning

Teaching and Leadership Excellence

Community Engagement

System Health and WellnessGYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.

The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs.

Benefits of GYPSD

The Division is committed to strong professional development and each teacher and principal has the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 per year to support professional learning.

The Division also provides $725 per year for teachers to allocate within a Health and Wellness Spending Account.

Available Leaves: Personal leave of absence, 4 days per school year May accumulate up to 11 personal leave days, see the Local ATA Collective Agreement for further details.

Sick leave, up to 90 days leave

Family Medical Leave, up to 3 days per school year

Bereavement/Critical Care Leave

Deferred Salary Leave PlanNorthern Student Teacher Bursary:

GYPSD is a participating School Division within the Northern Student Teacher Bursary.

Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:

Cover Letter

Resume

Transcripts

Evaluations

Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following: a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

a Child Intervention Record Check