High School Teacher - Complexity Team - Chestermere High School

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASEBP benefits

Professional learning opportunities

Defined Pension Plan

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) is seeking a full-time High School teacher for Chestermere High School on the Complexity team. The role requires a minimum of five years of classroom teaching and background in inclusive education, EAL support, or literacy/numeracy coaching, with a focus on Universal Design for Learning and MTSS.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and support staff to implement IPPs, develop behavior plans, and translate student needs into effective classroom strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years classroom teaching experience.
• Experience with Learning Supports or Inclusive Education, or certifications.
• Experience with English as an Additional Language learners (ESL).

Responsibilities

• Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and MTSS to ensure accessible curriculum.
• Develop and support IPPs and behavior support plans.
• Lead and collaborate with teams to coach staff and build capacity in complex classrooms.

Skills

Classroom teaching

UDL & MTSS knowledge

Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites you to apply for a full-time (1.0 FTE) High School teachingposition on the Complexity team starting immediatelyatChestermere High School.

Chestermere High School is located in the City of Chestermere and serves students from grades 10-12.For more information regarding this school, pleasevisit their website at https://chestermerehg.rockyview.ab.ca/

This position is not open to those holding a Continuing Teaching contract with RVS.

The successful candidate must possess the following:

• Minimum 5 years classroom teacher experience
• Specialized Expertise: At least 1 year of dedicated experience or educational background in one of the following is an asset:
  • Learning Supports or Inclusive Education (e.g., LST, or specialized certification)
  • Working with students who are English as an Additional Language Learners
  • Literacy or Numeracy Coaching

The successful candidate will:

• have the ability to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Tiered Interventions (MTSS) to ensure all students can access curriculum appropriate to their level
• be well-versed in student support planning in development and actualization of Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) and positive behaviour support plans
• excel in the implementation of complex behavioural supports
• demonstrate data-driven advocacy and are skilled in using progress monitoring and assessments to translate student needs into actionable classroom strategies
• work effectively with teams of teachers and support staff to coach and model effective practices that will build staff capacity to address classroom complexities

Pre-employment Requirements

• Applicantsmust possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate. To be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate you must have applied for initial certificationwith Alberta Education at www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification.
• External applicantsmust provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months
• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment.

Rocky View Schools Benefits

• As per the collective agreement you may qualify for employer paid benefits via Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)
• Professional Learning opportunities
• Defined Pension Plan under the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF)

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunities

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.