Learning Support Teacher
Division Office
Prairie Rose Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Division Learning Support Teacher (Literacy & Numeracy Intervention) to provide specialized support across multiple schools. This position focuses on improving student achievement through evidence-informed literacy and numeracy interventions, capacity building, and collaborative problem-solving. Working alongside school-based teams, the Division Learning Support Teacher helps ensure that students who are identified through provincial screening measures, classroom assessment, and school-based data receive timely and effective intervention. The successful candidate will work directly with students to provide intervention and collaborate with educators. Key Responsibilities: Literacy and Numeracy Intervention • Provide targeted short-term and intensive interventions for students demonstrating significant literacy and numeracy gaps. • Assist schools in developing intervention plans based on screening, assessment, and classroom data. • Monitor student progress and adjust interventions accordingly. • Support transitions from intervention back to classroom programming. Assessment and Data-Informed Practice • Assist schools in interpreting literacy and numeracy screening results. • Help identify students requiring additional intervention or specialized supports. • Collaborate with teachers to establish measurable goals and monitor growth. • Support documentation related to intervention effectiveness and student outcomes. Collaborative Consultation • Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, learning support teachers, administrators, educational assistants, and families. • Provide consultation regarding instructional strategies, accommodations, and intervention planning.
Qualifications
• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. • Minimum five years of successful teaching experience. • Demonstrated expertise in literacy and/or numeracy intervention. • Strong knowledge of Alberta curriculum and inclusive education practices. • Experience using assessment and screening data to inform instruction. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and coaching skills. • Ability to travel regularly between Prairie Rose schools. • Master's degree or graduate coursework in literacy, numeracy, special education, educational psychology, or related field. • Experience supporting intervention frameworks.
Terms of Employment
Position Type: Full-Time Continuous Student Experiences Team – starting August 27, 2026
About Prairie Rose Public Schools:
At Prairie Rose Public Schools, we believe schools play a vital role in shaping the experiences that help children flourish. The Division Learning Support Teacher contributes to this work by helping students build resilience, strengthening the capacity of school teams, and ensuring that every learner has access to the positive relationships and experiences that support lifelong well-being, learning, and success.
Submission Details
Please submit resume, with 3 professional references and a completed Reference Release Form to: Lisa Lindsay, Assistant Superintendent – Student Experiences Email: lisalindsay@prrd8.ca Phone: 403-527-5516 Interview considerations will begin upon receipt of application. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.