Location École McTavish High School FTE 1.0
Start Date September 23, 2026 Closing Date September 22, 2026
Complexity Team Teacher Description
Classrooms across Alberta are increasingly complex, encompassing students with diverse academic, behavioural, social-emotional, and mental health needs. Through provincial funding to address classroom complexity, Fort McMurray Public Schools has established Complexity Team Lead positions to provide enhanced support and stability for students and staff in high-needs environments.
Assigned to École McTavish High School for the 2026-27 school year, this teacher will
provide consistent, in-class support for students with complex learning needs. This role is not assigned to a single classroom, but instead functions as a flexible, responsive support across the school, working collaboratively with staff and, where applicable, as part of a complexity team supported by educational assistants.
This role focuses on providing immediate, real-time support to address classroom complexity.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide in class support for diverse student needs across the school
Work alongside teachers using push-in and pull-out models
Respond to urgent behavioural, academic, or mental health needs
Provide real-time, responsive support in complex classroom situations
Implement individual, small group, and whole-class interventions
Support student regulation, engagement, and safety, including one-to-one interventions when required
Collaborate with teachers, educational assistants, and school-based teams to problem-solve complex situations
Support English language learners
Use student data and school-based information to prioritize and respond to needs
Maintain documentation and reporting at the school level
Flex between direct student support and classroom support based on need
Posting EMT27143
Teacher - Complexity Team Lead
Temporary: September 23, 2026 - June 29, 2027
Location École McTavish High School FTE 1.0
Start Date September 23, 2026 Closing Date September 22, 2026
Complexity Team Teacher Description
Classrooms across Alberta are increasingly complex, encompassing students with diverse academic, behavioural, social-emotional, and mental health needs. Through provincial funding to address classroom complexity,
Fort McMurray Public Schools has established Complexity Team Lead positions to provide enhanced support and stability for students and staff in high-needs environments.
Assigned to École McTavish High School for the 2026-27 school year, this teacher will
provide consistent, in-class support for students with complex learning needs. This role is not assigned to a single classroom, but instead functions as a flexible, responsive support across the school, working collaboratively with staff and, where applicable, as part of a complexity team supported by educational assistants.
This role focuses on providing immediate, real-time support to address classroom complexity.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide in class support for diverse student needs across the school
Work alongside teachers using push-in and pull-out models
Respond to urgent behavioural, academic, or mental health needs
Provide real-time, responsive support in complex classroom situations
Implement individual, small group, and whole-class interventions
Support student regulation, engagement, and safety, including one-to-one interventions when required
Collaborate with teachers, educational assistants, and school-based teams to problem-solve complex situations
Support English language learners
Use student data and school-based information to prioritize and respond to needs
Maintain documentation and reporting at the school level
Flex between direct student support and classroom support based on need
Key Characteristics of an Effective Candidate:
Strong understanding of inclusive and responsive classroom practices
Ability to support students with academic, behavioural, social-emotional, and mental health needs
Skill in co-planning, co-teaching, and in-the-moment problem solving
Strong collaboration and team leadership skills
Ability to remain flexible and responsive in dynamic, high-needs environments
Commitment to student-centered,
strengths-based approaches
Experience using data to inform decisions and supports
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional learning
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
The Ideal Candidate will demonstrate the following background, philosophy, and experience:
Bachelor of Education Degree
Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
Effective organization and classroom management skills
Ability to create a learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
Experience or familiarity with analyzing data and using data to inform decisions and/or instruction
Relentless drive to set and achieve personal and professional goals
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or SMG training
Strong team-oriented team player and a positive staff member
Experience teaching in Junior and Senior High is considered an asset
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth
Possess superior organizational and interpersonal skills
Be a reflective practitioner
Be willing to participate/volunteer in the school community beyond the classroom
Recognize the importance of promoting the school with parents and in the community
Have skill in involving parents as partners (parental involvement)
Possess an ability to create an effective team with educational assistants, parents, and multidisciplinary professionals
If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email
[email protected].
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.
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
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.
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