Teacher

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The immediate need is indeterminate. A pool of qualified candidates may be created as a result of this process for indeterminate and/or full time term positions at Le Goff School, Cold Lake First Nation, Alberta.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, information technology/computer science linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics or some other specialty relevant to the positions in the classification.

Note:
When education is required, candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of an acceptable teaching certificate from a province or territory of Canada.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience as a teacher or teacher candidate in an elementary school setting.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of educational theory and practices including change management related to curriculum reform.
Knowledge of Alberta Teacher Quality Standards.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:
Ability to interpret federal and provincial program policy and/or frameworks related to First Nation Education.
Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Ability to prioritize workloads and multi-task.
Ability to creatively develop and implement short and long term lesson plans.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Interpersonal relationships
Judgement
Respect
Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION:
Additional Qualification Courses in Special education, reading, mathematics, information technology or subject-area fields

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working specifically in a First Nation School or Federal School
Experience in teaching Indigenous children.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:
Ability to communicate orally in Denesųłįné in an immersion setting or as a second language.
Ability to communicate in writing in Denesųłįné in an immersion setting as a second language.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Indigenous Service Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Will be required to lead and participate in extracurricular activities

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

In possession of a valid driver’s licence.

Ability and willingness to work additional hours.

Must be certified and in good standing status with Alberta Education, in possession of a valid Alberta teaching certificate with Permanent or Interim Professional Certification (PPC) at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. Reference checks may be sought.

2. A interview may be administered.

3. A written exam may be administered.

4. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

5. Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process.

6. Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to a position, however, a person may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is nonetheless desirable and may be a deciding factor for the staffing of some positions.

7. Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

8. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates and/or determining which candidates will continue in the staffing process. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

9. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

10. On-line applications are strongly encouraged in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants are as follows:
•modify your application at any time BEFORE the closing date;
•when applicable, answer screening questions highlighting the expected qualifications to the hiring manager;
•verify the status of your application and notifications, at any time; and
•obtain information through electronic notification of your assessment details and results.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.