Emmaus Learning Community seeks a 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

The successful candidate will have expertise working with students with a variety of mild, moderate, and severe special needs and the ability to permeate all teaching with a Biblical worldview. Other responsibilities will include: taking a strength-based approach to individualizing educational programs, including transition

planning

monitoring behavioral patterns of students and applying appropriate interventions when

necessary

evaluating student progress, providing timely feedback to students and reporting results to

parents and school officials

collaborating with other staff members

attending staff meetings, inspections, case conferences and professional development

creating/finding and implementing meaningful and engaging learning activities

leading and directing instructional assistants in the classroom

preparing and implementing remedial literacy and numeracy programs

project based learningSkills and Qualifications excellent knowledge of special education topics and methodologies

ability to remain calm in stressful situations

ability to adapt to a changing environment

excellent organizational skills

excellent verbal and written communication skills

excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

ability to solve problems with creative thinkingTraining and Education Bachelor of Education degree or higher certification in education

Must be eligible for (interim or permanent) Alberta Teaching Certificate

Additional training or certification in working with students with behavioral/physical/medical/developmental and/or cognitive disabilities is an asset.

Bible college credentials are also an asset.Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and years of experience.

Emmaus Learning Community is a fully accredited, Evangelical Christian independent school for students in grades 1 to 12 with learning differences, located in Red Deer, Alberta. It has been approved as a new Designated Special Education Private School and opened its doors to students in September 2022. Due to growth, expansion of staffing is required.

Emmaus operates under the authority of the Koinonia Christian School Society. Candidates with a strong Evangelical Christian faith are encouraged to apply. We thank all candidates in advance for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send a cover letter, resume (including three professional references) and one page philosophy of education to:

c/o Principal, Emmaus Learning Community

6014 57th Avenue

Red Deer, AB T4N 4S9

emmausprincipal@koinonia.ca