Description
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
1.0 FTE Secondment
D ivision Office
The successful candidate will be a highly effective teacher who has a passion for lifelong learning and collaborating with peers. The candidate will demonstrate sound planning, instruction, assessment, and intervention practices and have a good sense of relevant learning technologies to help promote student-centred learning. The ability to quickly establish rapport and relationships with others is an important asset. The successful candidate is optional to be an expert in all areas of responsibilities, but a keen willingness to learn and serve our schools is necessary. Aptitude for working with colleagues from Grades K and up will be an asset.
Reporting to the Associate Superintendent, Learner Services, the Instructional Coach possesses a coordinator allowance as per the collective agreement. It will have these key responsibilities:
?Support classroom teachers with implementing Horizon’s Instructional Model, effective assessment practice and new curriculum.
?Support using relevant technology tools to maximize instruction and assessment tasks at the teacher level.
?Has experience working with Teachers to support complex students in a Learning Support Teacher role currently or in the past.
?Provide school staff presentations to help school leaders implement school plans as needed.
?Able to support Teachers in research-based teaching sprints to enhance student learning and engagement.
?Participate as a member of the Learner Services team in meetings, professional learning, and events.
This secondment position will commence August 19, 2024 and may be renewed annually for a maximum of three years. Applicants must provide a Reference Release Form found on the Horizon School Division website. Include a cover letter, resume, and a summary of your qualifications, as well as a list of professional references in your application. Questions about the position can be directed to Terri-Lynn Duncan at terri.duncan@horizon.ab.ca or 587-370-0016.
Why Join Team Horizon?
A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
