We are Accepting Applications for the 2026/2027 School Year!
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Position: Teacher
School Year: 2026/2027
Assignment: All Grades and Levels
Location: Locations at Grasslands Public Schools
Application Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled
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Treaty Acknowledgement
We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu Tina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.
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GRASSLANDS is hiring!
ABOUT THE POSITION: We are seeking applications for teaching positions for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year, for all grades and levels.
Everything we do at Grasslands supports student learning and achievement, and this position requires an applicant who works well under pressure and in energetic environments while upholding the values of the division. This role requires patience, kindness, and resilience, and an understanding of the importance of this role for our students, colleagues, and community.
ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.
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Our Vision: A community of Learners dedicated to student success
- Our Mission: To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
- Our Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency
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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU
Moving Expense Reimbursement
New teachers who have accepted employment with the Division and must relocate from another town, city, or province, may be reimbursed for moving expenses, up to the limits noted below. This applies to teachers on probationary contracts, and Interim and Temporary teaching contracts for five (5) or more consecutive months. Employees relocating from:
- Red Deer and north of Red Deer - actual cost up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00).
- South of Red Deer, excluding a 110 km radius around the city of Brooks [Alberta] - actual cost up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
- Other provinces/countries - actual cost up to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).
Benefits
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100% of benefit premiums paid (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Disability, Life, AD&D)
- Percentage of premiums paid is based on FTE.
Health Spending Account (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
- Paid Sick Leave of 20 days for the first year and 90 days thereafter.
- Family Medical Leave of 3 days per year.
- Paid Personal leaves, combined 4 granted per year: 1 day at full pay and 3 days at loss of sub (contracts 5 months or more).
Additional Perks
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Partnerships with the City of Brooks Recreation Services and Anytime Fitness, to offer discounts at the JBS Canada Centre and Anytime Fitness on memberships and passes, for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.
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Early dismissal for students on Fridays provides more flexibility in schedules for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours.
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Grasslands' collectively agreed upon 10-month salary is summarized below (2025/2026 SY):
Verified Years of Experience
TQS Years of Education Entry 9 + years of experience
4 years $ 65,272 $103,543
5 years $ 68,847 $ 107,324
6 years $ 72,747 $ 111,467
To learn more about us please visit:
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Grasslands Public Schools website at:
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide a stimulating learning environment and deliver course material so each student can experience growth and develop to their full potential.
- Provide an educational environment based on the values of diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Identify students' individual and collective learning needs for their age and grade.
- Plan and deliver approved curriculum instruction in accordance with student learning and special needs.
- Provide direct support and/or intervention as required to maximize student learning achievement and well-being.
- Meet and work with the multi-disciplinary team of student services professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress.
- Ensure recommended personalized student resources and supports are implemented precisely to maximize student achievement and well-being.
- Provide guidance to student support staff so they can understand and respond to individual student strengths and needs.
- Use various assessment tools to evaluate and communicate student progress.
- Meet with parents or guardians regarding the student’s learning status.
- Volunteer to supervise extracurricular and after-school activities.
- Attend meetings, seminars and in-service training sessions.
- Serve as a role model for students.
IDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools' mission and values.
- Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity and the ability to create a classroom environment that supports this.
- Strong instruction and classroom management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
- Understanding of how educators impact the community.
- Able to quickly build trust, rapport and strong relationships with Grasslands students, parents, staff and our community partners.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Pre-service teacher preparation program from an approved institution
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Valid Alberta Teaching Certification.
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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates of choice must submit for review:
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Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
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This must be the original document issued within the last six months.
This is a condition of employment as per .
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO APPLY
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Current cover letter and resume.
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Contact information for three references (preferably in educational or professional settings).
Optional for Interviews:
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Undergraduate and graduate university transcripts.
- Practicum and/or teaching evaluations.
- Examples of long-range/year plans, unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments.
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- See you in the 2026/2027 School Year!
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Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
