Grade 1-3 Generalist Teacher (Temporary)

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**Location:**Arrowwood

Community School

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 21, 2026

Anticipated End

Date:

June 25, 2027 (or return of incumbent)

**Assignment:**Grade 1-3 Generalist

Teacher

**FTE:**1.0

FTE Temporary

The Palliser School

Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader

society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust and responsibility. If the

children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges

its responsibility to provide an exemplary education.

Located in the Town of

Arrowwood and supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, Arrowwood

Community School is currently invites motivated educators to apply to the

Temporary, Full-Time Grade 1-3 generalist teaching assignment. Arrowwood

School is continually analyzing the Accountability Pillar Results and

Achievement Results to ensure effectiveness in supporting student curriculum

and programming.

When you apply to the

Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders

and contributing to student success.

Benefits:

• This assignment qualifies for a comprehensive

  and robust benefit package (ASEBP) per the ATA Collective Agreement

Responsibilities:

• Establishes clear objectives and outlines for

  courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of

  Alberta Education, and communicates these objectives to students. Prepares

  for assigned classes, and demonstrates written evidence of preparation

  upon request. Prepares materials for learning, and classrooms for

  activities, as appropriate.

• Instructs using a variety of instructional

  approaches appropriate for grade level, student needs and program focus.

  Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction,

  demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to

  observe, question, and investigate. Assigns lessons and corrects homework.

• Observes and evaluates students' performance,

  behavior, social development, and physical health. Prepares, administers,

  and grades a variety of student evaluative tools such as projects, tests,

  assignments in order to evaluate students' progress. Maintains accurate,

  complete, and correct student records as required.

• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior

  and procedures for maintaining order and safety among the students for

  whom they are responsible, under the guidance of the Principal. Enforces

  all administrative policies and rules governing students.

• Meets with other professionals to discuss

  individual students' needs and progress. Confers with parents or

  guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to

  discuss children's progress and resource needs, and to resolve students'

  behavioral and academic problems, as appropriate.

• Confers with other staff members to plan and

  schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

  Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in the development,

  evaluation, and revision of school programs. Attends professional meetings,

  educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to

  maintain and improve professional competence. Attends staff meetings, and

  serves on staff committees as required.

• Prepares students for later grades by

  encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with

  challenging tasks. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to

  meet students' varying needs and interests. Prepares and implements remedial

  programs for students requiring extra help. Instructs and monitors

  students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to

  prevent injury and damage. Provides special needs students with assistive

  devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such

  as restrooms, as necessary.

• Plans and supervises class projects, field

  trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, as

  appropriate, and guides students in learning from such activities. Uses

  computers, multi-media, and other equipment and materials to support the

  learning process. Organizes and supervises recreational and other

  activities as appropriate, to promote physical, mental, and social

  development. Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student

  organizations, and academic contests, as appropriate. Performs supervisory

  duties, as assigned, such as hall, cafeteria and playground monitoring,

  and bus loading and unloading.

• Plans assignments for Education Assistants,

  Special Education and other classroom support staff as appropriate, and

  assists the Principal in their supervision and evaluation of performance.

• Performs other related tasks as appropriate,

  including organizing materials, displaying students' work, as assigned

Experience

& Qualifications:

• Alberta Teaching Certificate;

• Previous experience administering elementary

  school curriculum;

• Successful Criminal Reference Check, including

  vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start date)

Skills and

Competencies:

• Confidence, skill, knowledge and understanding

  of differentiated instruction, student engagement, and assessment

  practices

• Strong work ethic

• Ability to relate well with students, staff

  and parents

• An ethic of service to students, colleagues,

  and community

• Strong interpersonal skills combined with the

  ability to create positive relationships and establish rapport

• Trustworthiness and integrity

• Commitment to the Palliser Policy-Governance

  model

• Ability to articulate a coherent understanding

  of educational aims

• Commitment to fostering collaborative working

  relationships

• Ability to manage professional learning time

  and be a self-starter

• Commitment to personal lifelong learning

• Commitment to the lifelong quest for

  self-understanding

• Commitment to strengthening communication

  skills.

Please ensure you attach

the following documentation to your application:

• Cover letter directed toShelley Davis

Forman, Principal, Arrowwood Community School

;

• Resume summarizing training and experience;

• Copy of your most recent evaluation;

• Copy of your valid Alberta Teaching

  Certificate;

• Minimum of three professional references.

We thank all those who

apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of

the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent

or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting

confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a

reference for that employer.

Ms. Audrey Kluin, Deputy Superintendent, HR

Palliser School Division

Loan Forgiveness

Program Offers Recruitment Support for Rural Communities:

As of Dec. 31,

2025, the

now includes teachers and early childhood educators working in rural

and remote communities. To qualify, educators must complete 10 consecutive

months of employment, deliver a minimum of 400 hours of in-person service, hold

professional certification or registration, and maintain a federal student loan

in good standing. Eligible teachers may receive up to $30,000 in loan

forgiveness over five years, while eligible early childhood educators may

receive up to $15,000, applied to the outstanding portion of a federal loan.

Eligible communities are defined as rural areas or population centres with

populations of 30,000 or fewer.

for the program is accessible via

the Government of Canada website.