Posting FMCHT27090
Teacher - 0.5 FTE Life Skills PE/EAL Support
0.5 FTE Life Skills Learning Assistant Coach/Teacher
Probationary: August 25, 2026 - June 29, 2027
Location Fort McMurray Composite High School
FTE 1.0
Start Date August 25, 2026
Closing Date June 16, 2026
Requirements: The ideal candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience:
- Bachelor of Education
- Able to administer Level B individual assessments (WIAT, Woodcock Johnson, Key Math and others).
- Experience with supporting students who have English as an Additional Language.
- Experience with teaching Physical Education.
- Experience in the coordination of programming for students with special needs in an outreach education environment.
- Experience in developing Behaviour Support Plans and tracking of behavior incidents.
- Student-centred inclusive approach to instruction and teacher-student relationships.
- Ability to design, program, and implement instruction for students with special needs.
- Supporting students to increase independence, enhance self-esteem and improve social/interpersonal skills.
- Experience with the Leader in Me Program/Philosophy.
- Ability to process and manage confidential records.
- Ability to work with parents, social agencies and support organizations.
- Effective organizational and classroom management skills.
- Successful experience working with students with a broad spectrum of learning needs.
- Recognize the importance of making strong and positive connections with students inside and outside of the classroom in the larger school culture (ie: clubs and teams).
- Be a reflective practitioner.
- A strong Literacy and Numeracy background.
- A willingness to work with parents, social agencies and organizations.
- Strong collaborative team player and a positive staff member.
- Experience with Google Suite Programs is required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on our website by clicking employment opportunities and on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.
If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email [email protected].
The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.
All candidates must hold an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills
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.
Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.
