Full-Time Temporary Teacher - Support Interventionist

St. Clement's School; Olds; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinook’s Edge School Division is seeking a full-time temporary Learning Support Interventionist for École Olds Elementary School. The role involves providing targeted support in literacy and numeracy for students, including EAL and FNMI learners, and collaborating with the Student Support Team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in literacy and numeracy intervention preferred.
• Knowledge in supporting English Language Learners and FNMI students is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Support classroom teachers with resources for school-wide initiatives.
• Promote Indigenous cultural awareness and inclusion.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Cultural Awareness

Education

Alberta Teacher Certificate

Job description

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Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) invites applications for a full-time temporary Learning Support Interventionist at École Olds Elementary School (PK - 4) in Olds, effective the first day of the 2025-2026 school year to June 30, 2026. The successful candidate plays a crucial role in supporting academic achievement by providing high quality interventions in literacy and numeracy for emerging and developing learners who require targeted support, including English as an Additional Language (EAL) and First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) learners. The Learning Support Interventionist works in partnership with the school's Student Support Team (SST) at the school to contribute to a ‘Quality Learning Environment’ (QLE) by building culturally responsive and inclusive environments that respect the unique identities, experiences and academic needs of all students. The successful candidate will:

• Develop and deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention groups for elementary students identified as needing additional support, in close collaboration with classroom teachers

• Utilize CESD and provincial assessment tools to inform intervention planning, including the identification of student needs, intervention development, and progress reporting that is communicated with the classroom teacher

• Support classroom teachers with resources and strategies to enhance school-wide literacy and numeracy initiatives that align with the schools education plan in the area of academic excellence

• Design and deliver small-group interventions tailored to English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, aligned with each student’s EAL Proficiency Benchmarks

• Assist teachers in coordinating and analyzing EAL Proficiency Benchmarks to guide instructional decisions

• Assist teachers in the identification and development of resources to meet the needs of EAL students in inclusive classroom settings

• Promote Indigenous cultural awareness and inclusion by creating opportunities for all students and teachers to learn about and respect the histories, cultures, languages, contributions, and perspectives of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. Responsibilities may include delivering universal Indigenous Education content to students, connecting with Elders and community supports, assisting teachers with integrating FNMI perspectives into the curriculum, etc.

• Participate in, and deliver, professional development focused on literacy, numeracy, cultural awareness, and diversity

Preference will be given to candidates who have elementary and specific literacy and/or numeracy intervention experience (e.g., specialist, coordinator, coach, lead teacher). Knowledge, skill and expertise in supporting English Language Learners and First Nation, Métis and Inuit students is considered an asset.

We ask that applicants prepare both a cover letter and resume, complete with the names and telephone numbers of three current work related references. Cover letters can be addressed to Mike Garrow, Associate Superintendent – People Services Chinook’s Edge School Division. Applications for this posting will only be accepted by using the 'Apply' link on this page, and will no longer be accepted by email.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025. The successful applicant will possess a valid Alberta Teacher Certificate, and be required to provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Chinook’s Edge is one of the largest school divisions in the province, serving over 11,000 students in 40 Central Alberta schools between Calgary and Red Deer. Our schools are located in 13 small communities that sprawl east and west from the Highway 2 corridor, conveniently providing Chinook’s Edge staff and families with the best of both worlds: a friendly, healthy and affordable small-town lifestyle combined with the proximity to big city amenities! Plus, the world famous Rocky Mountains are a short drive away. Chinook’s Edge values collaboration as well as staff and student wellness. Our family-friendly communities boast easy access to exciting cultural and recreational opportunities, and our highly regarded quality learning environments make us a desirable division in which to live, learn, work and play! For more information on Chinook’s Edge School Division, please check our website www.cesd73.ca.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

As part of our hiring process, the information you provide in your application and during the interview process may be shared with individuals involved in the hiring decision. This may include members of the hiring committee, school administration, and other relevant personnel across the school division as part of a division-wide hiring process. We are committed to protecting your privacy. All information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and internal policies to ensure confidentiality and fairness throughout the process.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file.

We respectfully acknowledge that the schools within Chinook’s Edge School Division are situated on Treaty 6 and 7 land, home of the First Nations (Dene, Nehiyawak (Cree), Nakoda, Anishinaabe, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), Tsuu T’ina), the Métis Nation of Alberta, and Inuit Peoples. From the majestic mountain views, vast prairies, and skies of the chinook arch, we express gratitude for the beauty and abundance these lands provide.

In recognizing the harmony of earth, plants, water, and wind that breathe life into all we do, we strive to learn and grow as a community while cherishing individual differences. This land acknowledgment represents our commitment to reconciliation, connecting us to those who once walked these lands and forging a path together for the generations to come.