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Come Join our Team for the 2023-2024 School Year!

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 The Role

We are seeking a passionate Inclusive Education Teacher who is organized and looking for an enriching experience to be part of the new school team. The Inclusive Education Teacher will be responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities. You will modify existing curriculum on basic subjects to meet each student’s learning needs and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. Ultimately, you will be the leader of inclusive education at the Elsie Fabian School. Elsie Fabian School.

KEY RESPONSIBITIES

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
• Assess students’ skills, abilities and learning requirements
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counsellors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans.
• Collaborate with parents and school staff to track students’ progress
• Design individualized educational Plans (IEPs)
• Inform parents about their children’s performance
• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs and keep track of and reflect on progress
• Coach and mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• Monitor Students behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Classroom management and resolve conflict

Key Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Education – Special Education Specialist
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
• Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector required
• 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
• Successful candidate will be required to live in (or relocate to) Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract required
• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities

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:

• Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• On-site Fitness Centre because a healthy work-life balance is important to us!
• An employer matched Pension Plan
• 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;

• Affordable Teacher Housing
• Northern Living Allowance
• The highest Teacher Salaries in the region

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:
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Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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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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