Description
Grande Prairie Public School Division
Invites applications for:
SCHOOL HEALTH FACILITATOR- APPLE Schools
Avondale School
Alexander Forbes The Academy School
Crystal Park School
Roy Bickell Public School
COMPETITION NUMBER: I2425-002
Two Year Term (.5 FTE) starting January 6, 2025
Applications will be accepted until November 27, 2024
The School Health Facilitator collaborates with key stakeholders to create environments in school communities that are supportive of healthy life choices. The School Health Facilitator will liaise with, and provide leadership to, all members of the school community including school administrators, staff, students, parents, elders, cultural leaders, and other relevant groups or individuals. The School Health Facilitator facilitates a shared leadership model to implement, evaluate, and celebrate Comprehensive School Health through planned goals and actions developed by the school community.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Promote health in the school environment emphasizing healthy eating, active living, and positive social behaviours.
Help form school health committees who will create, review, and revise the school’s action plan for implementing Comprehensive School Health (CSH).
Facilitate implementation of the school’s action plan by engaging the school community.
Develop, implement, and review school wellness policies and guidelines
Organize resources, classroom activities, and professional development to support quality student learning and leadership experiences related to healthy eating, physical activity, and mental well-being with a cultural perspective.
Support teachers to help students meet curricular outcomes and ensure Indigenous culture is infused through curricula.
Facilitate student-led programs and student leadership development.
Collaborate with school administrators to engage staff to help plan, deliver, and evaluate the project.
Facilitate the coordination of healthy whole-school events and community projects.
Role model healthy behaviours for staff, parents, students, and community members.
Work as a team member with the other School Health Facilitators, School Health Champions, and APPLE Schools staff including planning and attending meetings, planning and attending professional development, and sharing resources.
Complete administrative functions as required, which include action plans, budgets, financial reports, etc. Collaborate with school administrators to ensure funds are spent in compliance with Division and APPLE Schools guidelines.
Qualifications and skills:
An undergraduate degree in health promotion, nutrition, physical education, recreation, education, health education or related area is preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in health promotion, education, physical activity, or nutrition education.
Knowledge of Comprehensive School Health (CSH) is an asset.
Knowledge of current curricula or resources related to healthy schools
Knowledge of current community resources, supports, culture, and traditions.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform the position may be considered.
Your application should include:
completed online profile
cover letter including school preference
detailed resume
three current references with recent contact information
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.
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A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.
