Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,750 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

EIPS is recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE)READ Intervention Teacher with our Support for Students department. The Reading Enrichment and Development intervention teacher will work with Grade 1-3 students at multiple school sites throughout the year supporting literacy skills. This position will include driving to multiple EIPS school sites within Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, and surrounding areas (mileage reimbursable).

• Commencing August 27, 2026

• Open to

  internal and external applicants, priority will be given to EIPS teachers who

  hold a continuous contract

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• You will work with students (in small groups or one-on-one) providing intensive intervention instruction over a specified time. Students will be instructed based on the Five Pillars of Reading and given explicit, systematic teaching that meets their individual needs, including outside of intervention programming to help support their learning in everyday classroom activities.

• You will provide information and support to classroom teachers, administrators and parents throughout the intervention timeline and maintain careful data collection, anecdotal notes and record keeping will be collected to determine the programs success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education degree
• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Experience and knowledge of literacy best practices in Division 1
• Participation in Early Literacy Initiative Level 1 and Level 2 is an asset
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of strong instructional strategies and differentiation
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Experience or familiarity with analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
• Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals
• Experience or familiarity with SharePoint and various technologies, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams
• An understanding of the Alberta Provincial Resource Review Guide
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of artificial intelligence platforms
• A commitment to Teaching Quality Standard 5 – Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit

For more information, please contact Matt Shudra, Director, Support for Students, at 780-417-8160 or email .

Only online applications will be accepted.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

“If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email .”