Victoria Park High School - English Language Arts & Options Teacher (Photography, Clothing and Textiles) - Grade 10 to 12

FTE: 1.00 – Interim

The expected start date is January 29, 2025.

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by Thursday November 21, 2024 at 10:00 am will be assured of careful consideration.

The School

Victoria Park High School is a welcoming and diverse learning community committed to providing deep care to the students and families it serves. Victoria Park is an Outreach High School under the umbrella of Lethbridge Alternative Schools and Programs. It serves over 300 students from grades 10 to 12, with a focus on programs addressing a breadth of unique learning opportunities that encourage responsible choices within flexible learning environments, suited to all learning styles. Victoria Park High School strives to maximize individual potential with the goal of providing students with access to opportunities to experience education, work and life. At Victoria Park, students move forward on their individual paths, connecting value and purpose to their choices. The Mission of the school is to provide genuine alternative school experiences to support students as they move toward their preferred future.

For more information please visit our website: Home | Victoria Park High School

The Division

Lethbridge School Division offers high quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of learners. Lethbridge School Division embraces diversity in inclusive schools and is known for its innovative culture. The Division employs more than 1,200 staff and assists in serving the educational needs of over 12,000 students within 24 schools in the city of Lethbridge.

Mission

Lethbridge School Division is inclusive, forward-thinking and accountable for engaging students in quality learning experiences that develop strong foundations, innovative minds and responsible citizens.

For a complete overview of our division, you are encouraged to visit our website.

The City of Lethbridge

Lethbridge is located just two hours south of Calgary and close to the Rocky Mountains and U.S. border. It is a family-oriented and culturally vibrant community with many amenities of a larger city. Lethbridge has over 100,000 residents and is one of only a few cities its size with two post-secondary institutions - Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge has a robust fine arts community and is renown for the breadth of recreation activities with outstanding facilities. Lethbridge offers more than 70 parks, 140 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields throughout the city.

The City of Lethbridge is proud neighbor to the largest First Nation reserve by area in Canada. Kainai Nation (also known as the Blood or Kainaiwa), covers 1,342.9 km², and is located southwest of the city of Lethbridge, north of the town of Cardston, east of Pincher Creek, bordered on all sides of the Oldman, St. Mary and Belly rivers in Alberta. We are fortunate to learn from Indigenous communities and are committed to enhancing our understanding of the truths of our past so we can continue to move towards reconciliation.

Professional Competencies

Lethbridge School Division is looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Sound understanding of teaching context and contributing variables;
• Deep understanding of subject disciplines taught and pedagogical approaches based on best practice;
• Understanding of planning, assessment and instructional practices;
• Understanding of classroom management strategies that contribute to a positive learning environment;
• The ability to use technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning;
• Qualities of a reflective practitioner who engages in professional learning aligned with the TQS;
• Commitment to the school community with respect to professional relationships;
• A belief in collaborative practice and teamwork;
• Has demonstrated a commitment to life-long learning and engagement in anti-oppressive teaching practices.

Subjects

Victoria Park High School is seeking an English Language Arts and Options teacher who will be responsible for teaching English 10-1, English 10-2, Photography, Clothing and Textiles, with the possibility of additional courses being added. In addition to teaching these courses, the successful candidate will also be responsible for marking English 10-2 and 20-2 Distributed Learning courses for Victoria Park's DL students. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible, energetic team player who;

• Has an educational background in English Language Arts;
• Has previous experience teaching Photography and/or Clothing and Textiles in a school setting is preferred;
• Has sound practices for individual program planning, universal design for learning, and emotional co-regulation;
• Has a trauma informed approach, understanding the unconditional positive regard that fosters youth development in an engaging learning environment;
• Has a belief in the power of collaborative professional learning, teamwork, and building a positive community and work environment;
• Has a commitment to providing alternative learning opportunities;
• A commitment to life-long learning and engagement in anti-oppressive teaching practices.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Conditions of Employment

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School

Division who are offered employment must provide:

• A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
• A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
• Proof of photo identification, may be a valid driver's licence, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
• Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee's legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.

Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.

Benefits

Lethbridge School Division not only provides an exceptional benefit package but also the opportunity to positively impact students and the Victoria Park community!