T24003 - Hospital/Day Program School with LASP - Outreach Teacher - Gr. 1 to 12

FTE: 1.00 – Probationary Contract. Please note that Full Time Continuing Lethbridge School Division Teachers can apply for this position and maintain their Full Time Continuing contract if successful.

The expected start date is August 26, 2024.

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by April 26, 2024 at 10:00 am will be assured of careful consideration.

The School

Lethbridge Alternative Schools and Programs (LASP) is an umbrella grouping of schools that offer uniquely designed educational services to individuals within Lethbridge School Division and also to students across the Province who are supported within inter-ministerial, institutional programs. The Hospital/Day Program is a regional program housed in the Chinook Regional Hospital. The Child and Youth Mental Health Day Program supports effective coping and day to day functioning for children and youth (ages 6 to 18 years old) in all areas of life, while maintaining and promoting their educational engagement.  For further information on this program please email Katie Guccione in the Human Resources department at katie.guccione@lethsd.ab.ca

The Division

Lethbridge School Division offers high quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of learners. Lethbridge School Division embraces diversity in inclusive schools and is known for its innovative culture. The Division employs more than 1,200 staff and assists in serving the educational needs of over 12,000 students within 24 schools in the city of Lethbridge.

Mission

Lethbridge School Division is inclusive, forward-thinking and accountable for engaging students in quality learning experiences that develop strong foundations, innovative minds and responsible citizens.

For a complete overview of our division, you are encouraged to visit our website.

The City of Lethbridge

Lethbridge is located just two hours south of Calgary and close to the Rocky Mountains and U.S. border. It is a family-oriented and culturally vibrant community with many amenities of a larger city. Lethbridge has over 100,000 residents and is one of only a few cities its size with two post-secondary institutions - Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge has a robust fine arts community and is renown for the breadth of recreation activities with outstanding facilities. Lethbridge offers more than 70 parks, 140 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields throughout the city.

The City of Lethbridge is proud neighbor to the largest First Nation reserve by area in Canada. Kainai Nation (also known as the Blood or Kainaiwa), covers 1,342.9 km², and is located southwest of the city of Lethbridge, north of the town of Cardston, east of Pincher Creek, bordered on all sides of the Oldman, St. Mary and Belly rivers in Alberta. We are fortunate to learn from Indigenous communities and are committed to enhancing our understanding of the truths of our past so we can continue to move towards reconciliation.

Professional Competencies

Lethbridge School Division is looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Sound understanding of teaching context and contributing variables;
• Deep understanding of subject disciplines taught and pedagogical approaches based on best practice;
• Understanding of planning, assessment and instructional practices;
• Understanding of classroom management strategies that contribute to a positive learning environment;
• The ability to use technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning;
• Qualities of a reflective practitioner who engages in professional learning aligned with the TQS;
• Commitment to the school community with respect to professional relationships;
• A belief in collaborative practice and teamwork;
• Active contribution to school and student activity, and overall ability to develop effective relationships within the school and community.

Subjects

Lethbridge Alternative Schools and Programs (LASP) is looking for an Outreach Teacher to join their team at the Hospital/Day Program location. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing one to one or small group programming in a variety of subjects to complex children and youth from grades 1-12 and must be flexible/responsive in understanding student needs. The teaching role includes the opportunity to support some of the children and youth on the pediatric unit (in a short-term capacity), as well as the opportunity to work with individuals in the AHS Child and Youth Mental Health Day Program, in a longer-term capacity. The successful candidate will lead individual and group learning and will provide assistance in the areas of social skill development, conflict resolution, self-esteem building, self-advocacy, communication, learning strategies, goal setting, problem solving, and self-regulation. Communication with students’ home schools throughout the duration of the program, as well as supports for transition back to the home school setting, are essential to the role.  The chosen candidate will work closely with a multi-disciplinary mental health team in creating and sustaining transitional learning/coping strategies for a successful return to the home school. Proficiency with building regulation and coping strategies will be of benefit, and ability to work as a member of a larger, multi-disciplinary team will be essential.  The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible, energetic team player who possesses the following skills:

• A trauma informed approach, understanding the unconditional positive regard that fosters child/youth development and a positive learning environment;
• Strength in emotional co-regulation;
• A belief in the power of collaboration, teamwork and transferable regulation/well-being strategies;
• Strength in working with complex children and youth in a setting that supports mental health and wellness;
• Strength in understanding multiple areas/levels of curriculum and ability to identify and program for individuals, considering where they are at academically and developmentally;
• An understanding of the context of working in an off-site, outreach program setting with the ability to function independently of a school site;
• Ability to work within the structural context of another Ministry (health) and/or organization’s parameters;
• Sound practices for both individual program planning and universal design for learning;
• Ability to communicate with and coordinate education between Day Program/Pediatric Unit, home school, student, and family.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Conditions of Employment

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School

Division who are offered employment must provide:

• A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
• A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
• Proof of photo identification, may be a valid driver’s licence, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
• Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee’s legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.

Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.

Benefits

Lethbridge School Division not only provides an exceptional benefit package but also the opportunity to positively impact students and the Lethbridge Alternative Schools and Programs community