Posting EMT27036

Teacher - Indigenous Liaison

Probationary: August 25, 2026 - June 29, 2027

Location École McTavish High School

FTE 1.0

Start Date August 25, 2026

Closing Date June 1, 2026

École McTavish High School is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our instructional team in the role of Indigenous Liaison.

Requirements: The ideal candidate would possess the following background, philosophy, and experience:

• Bachelor of Education - Secondary.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong commitment to building positive, respectful relationships with students, families, staff, and community members through a student-centered approach.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures, perspectives, and ways of knowing, with a strong commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action in Education.
• Experience working with Indigenous students, families, Elders, and local Indigenous communities.
• Ability to support Indigenous students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally to promote school engagement, success, and high school completion.
• Experience teaching or willingness to teach Indigenous Studies at both junior and senior high levels.
• Experience planning and supporting cultural activities, land-based learning opportunities, celebrations, and school-wide events that honour Indigenous cultures and traditions.
• Strong mentorship, advocacy, and relationship-building skills with youth.
• Knowledge of graduation requirements and ability to support students in developing pathways toward graduation and future success.
• Effective organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Skilled in differentiating instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Ability to design and implement supports and intervention plans for students requiring additional academic or social-emotional support.
• Commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environments for all students.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth in Indigenous education and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Willingness to contribute positively to the overall school community beyond the classroom.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted by clicking on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting on the Job Connect and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.

If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email .

All candidates must hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Teaching Certificate, have knowledge of curriculum and teaching experience at those levels/subject areas and demonstrated interpersonal and classroom management skills

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.