Temporary Full-Time Behaviour Support Teacher
Top Benefits
About the role
Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.
We are seeking candidates with high professional standards, and who have knowledge and experience in the area of inclusive education and/or student behaviour management. We invite applications for a Temporary Full-Time Behaviour Support Teacher. Working as a member of the Inclusive Services Team, the candidate may collaborate and work alongside school staff, and other members of the Behaviour Support Team to provide expertise to schools across the division. The team will be focused on students in grades 7-12 who require more intentional educational planning, as well as providing guidance and professional development for site staff when needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education degree. Current Alberta Teachers Certificate. Excellence in all competencies of the Teaching Quality Standard. Committed to a research-driven professional practice and are able to work as part of a collaborative team. Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or similar is an asset. Experience with developing and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote positive behaviour. Excellent self-regulation and ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to travel to all schools within the Peace Wapiti Public School Division . Knowledge of specialized programming and resources for students with diverse learning and behaviour needs. Knowledge of legal and policy requirements related to inclusive education. Excellent communication, coaching, and networking skills. Level B Assessment certification is an asset.
Your Application Should Include
Completed Apply to Education profile Cover letter Detailed resume A list of three references (with current contact information)
A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.
Terms and conditions of employment, including salary information, are outlined in the .
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at (780) 831-3077.
Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Vision Benefits and a Registered Pension Plan.
PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.
About Peace Wapiti Public School Division
Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 5,800 Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in 36 schools, including nine Hutterite colony schools, two outreach schools, an online school, and educational programming at a group home facility.
The system provides schooling for students from Horse Lake First Nation and Kelly Lake Indigenous Community. Excluding the colony schools, the smallest school has an enrollment of 34 students and the largest has 623 students. Alternative Education provides flexible programming to 95 students. In the smaller and more rural high schools, some reliance is placed on distance education programs to augment the basic in-school offerings. Specialty programs exist to meet local needs.
PWPSD employs the full-time equivalent of 375 teachers and 600 non-teaching staff, in addition to a number of part-time and casual personnel. The Transportation Department manages 100 bus routes.
Join the PWPSD family. View our employment opportunities and apply online. www.pwpsd.ca/employment.
Follow @pwpsd on Facebook and Twitter.
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Temporary Full-Time Behaviour Support Teacher
Top Benefits
About the role
Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.
We are seeking candidates with high professional standards, and who have knowledge and experience in the area of inclusive education and/or student behaviour management. We invite applications for a Temporary Full-Time Behaviour Support Teacher. Working as a member of the Inclusive Services Team, the candidate may collaborate and work alongside school staff, and other members of the Behaviour Support Team to provide expertise to schools across the division. The team will be focused on students in grades 7-12 who require more intentional educational planning, as well as providing guidance and professional development for site staff when needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education degree. Current Alberta Teachers Certificate. Excellence in all competencies of the Teaching Quality Standard. Committed to a research-driven professional practice and are able to work as part of a collaborative team. Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or similar is an asset. Experience with developing and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote positive behaviour. Excellent self-regulation and ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to travel to all schools within the Peace Wapiti Public School Division . Knowledge of specialized programming and resources for students with diverse learning and behaviour needs. Knowledge of legal and policy requirements related to inclusive education. Excellent communication, coaching, and networking skills. Level B Assessment certification is an asset.
Your Application Should Include
Completed Apply to Education profile Cover letter Detailed resume A list of three references (with current contact information)
A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.
Terms and conditions of employment, including salary information, are outlined in the .
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at (780) 831-3077.
Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Vision Benefits and a Registered Pension Plan.
PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.
About Peace Wapiti Public School Division
Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 5,800 Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in 36 schools, including nine Hutterite colony schools, two outreach schools, an online school, and educational programming at a group home facility.
The system provides schooling for students from Horse Lake First Nation and Kelly Lake Indigenous Community. Excluding the colony schools, the smallest school has an enrollment of 34 students and the largest has 623 students. Alternative Education provides flexible programming to 95 students. In the smaller and more rural high schools, some reliance is placed on distance education programs to augment the basic in-school offerings. Specialty programs exist to meet local needs.
PWPSD employs the full-time equivalent of 375 teachers and 600 non-teaching staff, in addition to a number of part-time and casual personnel. The Transportation Department manages 100 bus routes.
Join the PWPSD family. View our employment opportunities and apply online. www.pwpsd.ca/employment.
Follow @pwpsd on Facebook and Twitter.