Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

1.0 FTE Secondment

D ivision Office

The successful candidate will be a highly effective teacher who has a passion for lifelong learning and collaborating with peers. The candidate will demonstrate sound planning, instruction, assessment, and intervention practices and have a good sense of relevant learning technologies to help promote student-centred learning. The ability to quickly establish rapport and relationship with others is an important asset. The successful candidate is not required to be an expert in all areas of responsibilities, but a keen willingness to learn and serve our schools is a necessity. Aptitude for working with colleagues from Grades 4 and up will be an asset.

Reporting to the Associate Superintendent, Learner Services, the Instructional Coach possesses a coordinator allowance as per the collective agreement and will have these key responsibilities:

?Support classroom teachers with implementing Horizons Instructional Model, effective assessment practice and new curriculum.

?Support use of relevant technology tools to maximize instruction and assessment tasks at the teacher level.

?Consult with and support teachers in the work underway to create concept-based lessons/units and associated assessments.

?Provide school staff presentations to help school leaders implement school plans as needed.

?Participate as a member of the Learner Services team in meetings, professional learning and events.

This secondment position will commence Aug. 19, 2024 and may be renewed annually for a maximum of three years. Applicants are expected to provide a Reference Release Form found on the Horizon School Division website. Include a cover letter, resume, a summary of your qualifications, as well as a list of professional references in your application. Questions about the position can be directed to Terri-Lynn Duncan at terri.duncan@horizon.ab.ca or 587-370-0016.

Why Join Team Horizon? A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.

Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.

Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed

Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth

Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)

Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance

Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costsHorizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.