Temporary Full-Time Blackfoot Knowledge Keeper

Temporary Full - Time Blackfoot Knowledge Keeper Matthew Halton High School & F.P. Walshe School Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek, Alberta and F.P. Walshe School in Fort Macleod, Alberta are seeking to employ the very best school based staff in Alberta! We believe in a team approach to learning that creates a safe and caring, student centered environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve to their highest capabilities. If you believe in contributing to a supportive caring learning environment for students we are looking for you to join our team.We are seeking a Blackfoot Knowledge Keeper to work in partnership with teaching staff at F.P Walshe school in Fort Macleod and Matthew Halton High School in Pincher Creek, to deliver Blackfoot Language and Culture instruction. The first semester is at F.P. Walshe and second semester is at Matthew Halton. Contract will commence on August 28, 2023.Desired qualifications include the following: Knowledge of Blackfoot Culture, History, Language and Customs Ability to work in a team setting Experience working with students ages 12-18 Knowledge and experience around land based learning would be an asset A satisfactory police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachmentWe thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. Candidates are requested to apply online at http://www.lrsd.ca/Careers/jobs through Apply to Education.Matthew Halton High School, located in Pincher Creek, Alberta is a grades 7-12 school with approximately 275 students. F.P. Walshe School, located in Fort Macleod, Alberta is a grades 6-12 School with approximately 400 students. For further information on this competition, please contact Bryan Burns, Principal at (403) 627-441 or Chad Jensen, Principal at (403) 553-4411.This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Further documentation may be requested at a later date.By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer. Mr. Richard Feller, Associate Superintendent Livingstone Range School Division P.O. Box 1810 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 www.lrsd.ca