Special Education Teacher (Certified)

Specialized Programs and Services to Support the Development of Young Children

Full Time Opportunity

We are growing and hiring!

As our new school opens, we're recruiting top talent! Providence is an Alberta Education approved ECS program with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and educational services to children across 7 schools in Calgary. Our programs are designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families. Our educational programs are funded by Alberta Education (PUF). Learn more about us at:

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join a company where your work truly matters. At Providence, you'll have the opportunity to impact the lives of young children while contributing to a broader, community-focused mission.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our school as a Full-Time Special Education Teacher (certified) for the school year.

It is a condition of employment at Providence that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Why choose us?

• Paid sick and wellness days to support your work-life balance.

• Paid Christmas holiday break for 2 weeks, on top of your accrued sick days.

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, health spending accounts, and retirement plans.

• A positive company culture that fosters collaboration that ensures staff feel valued and supported.

• Opportunities for professional growth with continuous training, career advancement, and allowances for learning.

• A fantastic opportunity to work alongside a dynamic, integrated team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Psychologists across 7 schools in Calgary

Teachers are supported through:

• Small classroom sizes with a diverse student population with float staff to ensure smooth classroom operations

• 2+ certified TAs in each classroom

• Significant weekly prep and planning time, and classroom and learning resources

• A collaborative environment with our dynamic and integrated team, which includes: Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Behavioural Specialists

• Comparable salary with other local School Boards and is based on relevant education and years of relevant work experience

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package which includes an Employee Assistant Plan, optional RRSP matching contributions, wellness days, appointment time and paid sick time

• Professional development allowance for ongoing learning and opportunities for career growth within the organization

• Mentorship program for all new staff

• Hours towards permanent certification for Alberta Teacher's Certificate

• Free onsite parking

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess broad background and extensive knowledge of best practices, methods and strategies for working with and teaching children with complex needs

• Have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders

• Be adaptable. Children are busy and active - so you are too. Adaptability is important because every day will be different and the candidate will have to navigate their way through rapidly changing environments with enthusiasm, problem-solving skills and humour

• Be flexible, curious, creative, and able to multi-task in our ever-evolving world in pediatrics

• Enjoy working with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver child-focused services

Responsibilities Include to:

• Plan and Implement programs following Alberta Education ECS guidelines

• Provide developmentally appropriate and engaging learning opportunities to special education children in a vibrant play-based program

• Establish and maintain a classroom that is safe, stimulating, and age appropriate

• Provide written reports or update relating to the children's progress and goals as described in their IPP'S

• Supervise and lead a team of paraprofessionals, providing clear direction and setting high expectations

Qualifications:

• Must have an Education degree from a recognised Canadian university

• Valid Alberta Interim/Permanent Teacher Certificate

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

• Experience working as a Teacher with children that display challenging behaviour or have disabilities

• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Personal suitability NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs, and the ability to stand, walk and sit frequently.

Please submit your resume via email to the Human Resources Team at:

Providence is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates which includes but not limited to; visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Providence acknowledges that what we call Alberta is the traditional and ancestral territory of many peoples, presently subject to Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and the Six Regions of the Métis Nation of Alberta. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.