Division Levels Program Teacher - Prob 2025/2026 SY

Grasslands; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Grasslands Public Schools is seeking a Division Levels Program Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year. The role focuses on supporting students with complex learning needs at Brooks Composite High School, contributing to both academic success and personal growth. Suitable candidates should possess a robust understanding of adaptive teaching methods and inclusive practices.

Benefits

Moving Expense Reimbursement for Qualifying New Hires

100% paid benefit premiums

Health Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Discounts on recreation center memberships

Book studies and social events

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a Bachelor of Education and a valid teaching certificate.
• Experience working with complex learning needs is an asset.
• Educators should understand and promote diversity and inclusion in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating learning environment tailored to students' needs.
• Plan and deliver instruction meeting collective and individual learning requirements.
• Collaborate with staff and support the development of educational resources.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Instructional Skills

Collaboration

Trustworthiness

Education

Bachelor of Education

Valid Alberta Teaching Certification

Master’s degree in education or special education

Job description

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

We are accepting applications!

Position: Division Levels ProgramTeacher

Contract Type: 1.00 FTE; Probationary

Duration of Position:

2025/2026 School Year

August 25, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Assignment:Division Levels Program

Location: Brooks Composite High School

Application close date: Until a applicant pool has been established .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Treaty Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team that thrives on a foundation of:

Student Learning

School + Community Relationships

Inclusive + Healthy Environments

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the BROOKS COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOLis hiring!

We are seeking applicants for the role of Division Levels Program Teacher tojoin our team, under a full-time probationary contract. Success in this role will require aspecific set of knowledge skills and abilities to support complex learners at the Brooks Composite High School.

The Grasslands Levels Program is designed to meet the needs of students with intellectual or complex medical disabilities. The program emphasizes the development of skills required for the highest level of independent functioning, the student is capable of, to facilitate the transition to adult life. Functional and adaptive skills including independent living, life, social and employment skills are emphasized through a variety of activities within the school and the community. Having an innovative mindset to design and deliver plans that guide students to meet their fullest potential, and the ability to develop and implement assessment tools and techniques, based on modified expectations of the Alberta Education Programs of Studies, would be considered an asset for this role.

The Brooks Composite High School (BCHS) is a high school of over 700 students in grades 10-12. We offer a full range of all the academic offerings in addition to a well-respected vocational program that includes Mechanics, Construction, Cosmetology, Foods, and Digital Media. We also offer a fine arts program that includes visual arts and performing arts including Music and Drama. In addition, we are pleased to host the district Inclusive Education Program and have a large ELL program that serves the needs of many newcomers to Canada. We are also very proud of the athletic and extracurricular programs at our school. We run a number of teams and clubs that provide students a great number of opportunities to participate in the life of the school.

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION

Provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.

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IT'S GREAT TO WORK at Grasslands!

• Moving Expense Reimbursement for Qualifying New Hires!

  New teachers who have accepted employment with the Division and must relocate from another town, city or province, will be reimbursed for their moving expenses up to the limits noted below. This applies to teachers on probationary contracts, and Interim and Temporary teaching contracts for five (5) or more consecutive months. Employees relocating from:

  • Red Deer and north of Red Deer - actual cost up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00).
  • South of Red Deer, excluding a 110 KM radius around the city of Brooks [Alberta] - actual cost up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
  • Other provinces/countries - actual cost up to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00)

• 100% of benefit premiums paid (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Disability, Life, AD&D)

• Health Spending Account (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)

• Paid Sick Leave of 20 days for the first year and 90 days thereafter.

• Family Medical Leave of 3 days per year.

• Paid Personal leaves , combined 4 granted per year, 1 day at full pay and 3 days at loss of sub (contracts 5 months or more).

• Grasslands Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Brooks Recreation Services, offerdiscounts on JBS Canada Centre memberships and passes, for Grasslands employees!

• We regularly plan book studies, social events, guest presenters, and more!

• We have implemented early dismissal, for students, on Fridays, to give more flexibility in schedules, for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hour

  
  Grasslands collectively agreed upon 10-month salary is summarized below:

  Verified Years of Experience

TQS Years of Education Entry 9 + years of experience

4 years $ 61,525 $ 97,599

5 years $ 64,895 $ 101,163

6 years $ 68,571 $ 105,068

To learn more about us please visit:

• Grasslands Public Schools website at:grasslands.ab.ca
• Grassland Public Schools 2025/2026 School Year Calendar
• Grasslands School Division Collective Agreement 2020-24

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Job Duties:.

• provide a stimulating learning environment and delivery of course material so each student can experience growth and develop to their potential;
• provide an educational environment based on the values of diversity, equality and inclusion;
• identify students individual and collective learning needs for their age and grade;
• based on approved curriculum, plan and deliver instruction that meets individual and collective student learning and special needs;
• provide direct support and/or intervention as required to maximize student learning achievement and well-being;
• ensure resources and supports are personalized and implemented precisely to maximize student achievement and well-being;
• support school based staff to understand and respond to individual student strengths and needs for improved student achievement and well-being;
• share information between all relevant partners for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to support student achievement and well-being;
• organize and direct the work of teacher assistants and parent volunteers;
• use various assessment tools, based on modified expectations of Alberta Education, to evaluate and communicate student progress;
• meet with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress;
• meet with parents or guardians regarding the student’s learning status;
• volunteer to supervise extracurricular and after-school activities;
• attend meetings, seminars and in-service training sessions; and
• serve as role model for students.

Ideal candidates skills & abilities:

• Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.
• Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity and able to create a classroom environment that supports this.
• Strong instruction and classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ability to facilitate teacher collaboration and peer coaching/modeling.
• Proven ability to analyze and program for complex student needs (Assessment, and Individual Program and Support Plans).
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Understanding of how educators impact the community.
• Able to quickly build trust, rapport and strong relationships with Grasslands students, parents, staff and our community partners.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Education

pre-service teacher preparation program from an approved institution

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certification
• Considered an asset but not a requirement : Master’s degree in education or special education, experience, education, or training in working with students who have complex needs.

- A combination of the minimum education and certification requirements, along with related experience, may be considered-

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Successful applicants will berequired to submit before start date :

• Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Original document reported within thelast 6 months of hire date; condition of employment

! Applicantscannot work before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved!

Please Provide the following with your application:

• current cover letter and resume.
• contacts for three (3) professional references ; preferably in an educational setting.
• undergraduate and graduate university transcripts.
• practicum and/or teaching evaluations.
• examples of long-range/year plans, unit plans, lesson plans, and an assessment.

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Thank you for your interest in being a member of our team at Grasslands Public Schools!

We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions from all who apply, and will contact those who are selected for an interview.

-Wishing you a fantastic School Year!

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