Description
Teacher: Junior High Social Studies/English Language Arts Teacher
Probationary: August 26, 2024 - June 27, 2025
Location Westwood Community High School
FTE 1.0
Start Date August 26, 2024
Closing Date Open Until Filled
Westwood Community High School is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our instructional team in the role of Junior High Social Studies/English Language Arts Teacher.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Education
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
Alberta Teaching Certificate, or is eligible to obtain certification in Alberta
Experience teaching in a junior high school setting, with knowledge of junior high humanities programs of study.
Knowledge and familiarity with Assessment for Learning, Literacy, and Differentiated Instruction practices.
Effective organizational and classroom management skills are imperative.
Ability to integrate and use technology in a regular and virtual classroom.
Ability to create goals for Individual Program Plans and implement the plan for students.
A strong ability to build relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Strong technology skills are required, with knowledge of Google Platform applications and PowerSchool an asset.
Flexible TEAM player.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted by clicking on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting on the Job Connect and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.
If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email hr@fmpsd.ab.ca.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.
FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.
All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills
Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.
