Literacy Specialist

1 week ago

Fort McKay, Canada Fort McKay First Nation Full time
Literacy Specialist
Education Department

Come Join our Team for the 2024-2025 School Year

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a passionate Literacy Specialist who is organized and looking for an enriching experience to be part of the Elsie Fabian School team. The Literacy Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering and improving literacy skills among students in collaboration with teachers and parents. Elsie Fabian School, located in Fort McKay, AB.

KEY RESPONSIBITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Work closely with educators, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure that students receive targeted and comprehensive literacy instruction.
  • Provide expertise, support, and resources to enhance reading and writing instruction.
  • Develop literacy curriculum, and promote a culture of literacy within the school community.
  • Assess students’ skills, abilities and learning requirements.
  • Possess knowledge and skills in evidence-based instructional practices in literacy and numeracy
  • Design and implement Individual Program Plans
  • Create a classroom characterized by inclusion, equity and differentiated instruction
  • Establish a strong positive connection with students outside the classroom (ie. clubs and teams)
  • Build positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents and colleagues
  • Create an effective team with educational assistants, parents and multidisciplinary professionals
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth
  • Apply the Alberta Teaching quality standards
  • Other duties as assigned
KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  • Holds a valid Alberta Teacher’s Certificate
  • Extensive Experience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is considered an asset
  • Ability to speak, read and write Cree and/or Dene considered an asset
  • Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector required
  • Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract required
  • Successful candidate will be required to live in (or relocate to) Fort McMurray, Alberta
WHY APPLY?
Fort McKay is committed to the success of its employees and in addition to a competitive compensation structure, we also offer the following:
  • An employer matched Pension Plan
  • Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • On-site Fitness Centre because a healthy work-life balance is important to us
  • The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands - to learn more about the Moose Lake Plan visit:
The New Elsie Fabian School Teachers will also receive;
  • The highest Teacher Salaries in the region
  • Northern Living Allowance
  • Affordable Teacher Housing
ABOUT ELSIE FABIAN SCHOOL
The Elsie Fabian School opened its doors September of 2022 and we are looking for dynamic and passionate Educators who love Northern Living to join the team The school incorporates both the Dene and Cree Language, culture, and Land-Based Education where students learn about their rich local history. Fort McKay is looking for talented educators who practice and believe that the well-being of the child is at the center of everything; this is the shared practice and belief of the Fort McKay elders, parents and community members. The foundation of the Elsie Fabian School is engagement in teaching and learning, parents and community, culture and traditions, and a school environment based on the principles of love, responsibility, respect, listening, nurturing, relationships, humility and learning. Join us and be apart of the Fort McKay community - a Nation that is committed to advancing quality education for all First Nations learners by connecting to land and honouring our languages.

ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.

HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE:
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please indicate Competition #029-2024
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Qualified candidates are invited to apply with a comprehensive resume detailing qualifications and experience as it relates to the position of interest. *Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application

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