Learning Support Teacher - Chestermere Lake Middle School

Company Overview As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed. RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District. Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best. The Opportunity RVS invites you to apply for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Learning Support teaching position starting immediately at Chestermere Lake Middle School. This position is not open to those holding a Continuing Teaching contract with RVS. Chestermere Lake Middle School is located in the City of Chestermere and is home to students from grades 7-9. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at . The following qualifications are preferred for the Learning Support Teacher : Minimum 5 years classroom teacher experience 1-year educational background or experience in one of the following areas : Learning Supports Inclusive Education Special Education Disability Studies Pre-employment Requirements Applicants must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate. To be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate you must have applied for initial certification with Alberta Education at . The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment. Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months; or a list of updated references of a current / recent supervisor on your application. Rocky View Schools Benefits As per the collective agreement you may qualify for employer paid benefits via Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) Professional Learning opportunities Defined Pension Plan under the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF) How to Apply We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and a professional letter of reference / updated list of references. Please submit your application quoting job code 3988911 . This position will remain ongoing until a suitable candidate is found. Rocky View Schools Human Resources We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.