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Position:

Learning Support Teacher (LST) &

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher

*combined role

Contract Type 1.00 FTE; Probationary Duration of Position:

2024/2025 School Year

Assignment DIV I & II Location:

EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY Application close date:

As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

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We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu Tina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Mtis 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 .....

EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY is hiring! We are seeking applicants for a combined role, of Learning Support Teacher (LST) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher, to join our team of dedicated educators. Success in this role will require a specific set of knowledge skills and abilities to support our mosaic of English as an Additional Language Learners (EAL) at Eastbrook Elementary. We are a proudly diverse and inclusive school. Our educators are passionate, and serve approximately 465 students, ranging from kindergarten to grade 6. Our students are from families in our local community, as well as world locations, making our school a rich environment of different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. LSTs act as a support and resource for teachers . This role assists with the implementation of school-wide comprehensive learning support programing. Working with our multidisciplinary teams of professionals, including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Consultants, Psychologists, and agencies from other ministries is an integral part of this role. The educator we are seeking must have an excellent understanding of school-based and divisional continuums of supports and services, expertise in intervention/collaborative response models, case coordination and management, Level B testing, and Individual Program Planning coordination. Experience with early learning, literacy and numeracy are assets. Supporting our EAL community of students requires a strong aptitude for facilitating EAL learner development, of social and academic language to grow socially confident, academically ready, independent users of English who are recognized for their unique identities and strengths. Teachers working with EAL students are a source of incidental learning in the community and will act as a positive role model to promote inclusive attitudes of diversity and equality. This role directly influences learners to develop in a way that will assist with building confidence, forming, and growing friendships, expressing oneself, developing interests.

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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Its great to work at Grasslands!

We Prioritize Wellness and Active Living: 100% of benefit premiums paid

Grasslands Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Brooks Recreation Services, offer discounts 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 (Fri-yay!),to give more flexibility in schedules, for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours. TQS Years of Education

Verified Years of Teaching Experience

4 years

5 years

6 years

Entry

$ 60,319

$ 63,623

$ 67,226

9 + years of experience

$ 95,686

$ 99,179

$ 103,008

Job Duties: support an educational environment based on the values of diversity, equality and inclusion;

provide direct support and/or intervention, and resources in a precise and personalized manner to maximize student learning achievement;

support staff in understanding and responding to individual student strengths and needs for improved student achievement and well-being;

work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to identify needs of individual EAL learners;

share information between partners to provide a coordinated and comprehensive approach to support student achievement and well-being;

assist student(s) by providing clarification of instructions, support in reading text, verifying concept checking keywords, or providing sentence stems or process language to help learners articulate their thoughts;

adapt and make content accessible for individual students by using techniques such as text enhancement to draw attention to important language features, provide visuals to build context, create scaffolded tasks to assist in understanding and processing content, create consolidation tasks,

use various assessment tools to evaluate and communicate student progress;

meet with parents or guardians regarding their childs learning status; and

attend meetings, seminars, and professional development sessions. Ideal candidates skills & abilities: Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.

Able to create a classroom environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Personal integrity and trustworthiness.

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).

Able to quickly build trust, rapport and strong relationships with Grasslands students, parents, staff and our community partners. Education and Certifications: Bachelor of Education & valid Alberta Teaching Certificate Considered an asset but not a requirement : Masters degree in education or special education, experience, education, or training in teaching English as an additional language (EAL).

*combination of education and experience may be considered. Successful applicants will be required to submit before start date :

Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment

* Applicants cannot work before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved*

Please take note of the documentation required :

Required to Apply: current cover letter and resume

contacts for three (3) professional references ; preferably in an educational setting If Selected for an interview:

(please feel free to provide with your application) 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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