Learning Assistance Teacher - Westpark Middle School

Red Deer Public; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Deer Public Schools seeks a Learning Assistance Teacher to support inclusive education at Westpark Middle School, commencing August 25, 2025. The role requires strong relational, communication, and instructional leadership skills, preferably with five years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include facilitating inclusive practices, coordinating services, and collaborating with educators to enhance student success.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of teaching experience preferred.
• An understanding of strategies required to provide access to education for all students.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate inclusive practices and support literacy and numeracy development.
• Coordinate external services and assist with student transitions.
• Work collaboratively with the School Learning Team.

Skills

Instructional leadership skills

Exemplary relational skills

Exemplary communication skills

Understanding of differentiated instruction

Education

Alberta Professional Teaching certificate

Job description

Teacher - 1.0 fte

Location: Westpark Middle School

Commencing August 25, 2025

The successful applicant will have an assignment as Learning Assistance Teacher (LAT) at the middle school level.

The Learning Assistance Teacher will facilitate inclusive practices within the school with a primary focus on building capacity and efficacy with staff.

Responsibilities Will Include The Following

• being involved in all components of inclusive education programming,
• assisting teachers in developing capacity with differentiated instruction and program/curriculum adaptations and modifications to meet individual needs,
• supporting student learning in both literacy and numeracy development,
• the coordination of services (speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, or other external agencies as needed),
• assisting with student transitions,
• collaboratively working as part of the School Learning Team and with district personnel to coordinate and facilitate quality programming and wraparound services for students,
• facilitate the development of ISPs, and
• other responsibilities as needed within the individual school context.
  
  

Required Skills

• Instructional leadership skills
• Exemplary relational skills
• Exemplary communication skills
• An understanding of strategies and services required to provide access to education for all students
• An understanding of differentiated instruction
• A minimum of five years teaching experience preferred
  
  

About

Red Deer Public Schools is committed to hiring individuals who understand the importance of developing relationships with students and work hard to ensure student success. For more information about Red Deer Public Schools visit our website:

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

All internal and external applicants from any current assignment are welcome to apply for this position.

A valid Alberta Professional Teaching certificate is a requirement of this position. External applicants please provide a copy of your teaching certificate as part of your application.

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted through Apply to Education by clicking the 'Apply Now' button . Applicants are asked to create a free online portfolio - please for step by step instructions.

Please note that applications submitted in person, email or fax are no longer accepted. A resume, cover letter and list of references are required for all applications.

Probationary Contract - A contract issued for a full school year. These positions are not replacement positions

Temporary Contract - A contract issued for a full or part of a school year. These positions replace teachers who are on leave

Interim Contract - A contract issued for a part of a school year. These positions are not replacement positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees. We reserve the right to contact your most recent employer.