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CASUAL SPECIALIZED TEACHER

Red Deer, AB
$32 - $35/hour
Mid Level

About the role

CASUAL SPECIALIZED TEACHER

Parkland School is a designated special education independent school that supports approximately 25 students, ranging in age from 6 to 19. It is a setting tailored to meet the needs of children with significant physical and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking a passionate and dynamic educator to join our team. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of exceptional learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties will include: providing instructional, behavioral, and regulation support to students with diverse learning needs when their specialized teacher is absent. In this role, you’ll help maintain a stable and supportive learning environment by working closely with support staff, helping each student reach their full potential through the implementation of their Individual Program Plans.

Qualifications: Skilled in coordinating and managing classrooms for students with complex needs, including those with severe developmental, physical, medical, and behavioral challenges. Demonstrates a strong understanding of inclusive values such as citizenship, personal choice, supportive environments, and equal access to opportunities.

Candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, ability to successfully adapt/modify curriculum, strong communication skills, and willingness to assist with personal care. Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous tradition and cultural ways is an asset. Driver’s license and transportation is also an asset.

Education and experience: You must hold interim or permanent certification from Alberta Education. Additional course work in teaching special needs students is highly desirable.

Hours of Work: Casual Hours; Parkland School hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45am 4:00pm

Wage: $31.52 - $34.71 per hour

We offer a friendly and caring and helpful working environment.

Please send a cover letter & resume quoting competition #8318STCAS by November 13, 2025

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Competition will remain open until a suitable applicant is found.

Internal applicants, please use Parkland CLASS internal process to apply.

About Parkland Community Living and Supports Society

Hospitals and Health Care
501-1000

At Parkland CLASS our mission is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights.

There are opportunities to work with children, mentor youth and adults, assist seniors, work with medically fragile individuals and nursing staff, work with individuals with developmental disabilities, work in a school or residential setting, work in the community attending activities, events and outings, assist families in their home...the possibilities are endless!

Parkland CLASS employs over 700 caregivers in various capacities, with training included. With our organization you can: -Help others while earning a competitive wage -Contribute to the community -Gain understanding of cultural, developmental and physical differences -Be part of a family-oriented team

We value each individual's... -Rights and citizenship -Right to self-determination and decision making -Access to needed supports -Equality in pursuing opportunities in life