Date Issued: May 16, 2023

POSITION

Worksite: Rosedale Traditional Community School

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Learning Assistance, English Language Learners Teacher and Indigenous Education Enhancement Teacher

Effective Date: September 1, 2023

Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position. If we have no qualified applicants, we are willing to consider applicants who do not possess the qualifications for this assignment but who are willing to undertake a program of professional study to become fully qualified as per the criteria set out in this posting. There will also be required in-service for the successful candidate to complete.

Deadline for Applications: May 25, 2023 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

• extensive academic training and post graduate coursework in the following areas: students with special needs; assessment/testing theory and practice (Level B); strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum
• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services
• demonstrated experience and ability in being able to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of Level B Assessments including the WIAT, PPVT, Key Math and TOWL
• demonstrated experience in and knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of special needs and learning disabilities
• knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel
• specialized course work in the following areas of ELL: teaching methodology, cross-cultural sensitization, multicultural studies, and applied linguistics
• cultural awareness and experience in Aboriginal Education
• experience teaching landed immigrant and international ELL students
• knowledge of ELL Ministry of Education eligibility criteria for 1701 reporting
• experience in conducting formal, level B assessments on ELL students
• experience in developing Annual Individual Plans (AIPs) for ELL students
• knowledge of current best practices in education of ELL students
• knowledge of SIOP or a willingness to be trained in SIOP
• teaching experience and academic training and qualifications in support of students at the middle school level
• successful experience teaching K to 8
• demonstrated ability to provide early literacy intervention
• university coursework or other relevant academic training in Indigenous Studies
• demonstrated ability in working with School Based team and teachers to develop, implement and monitor student success plans, as informed by the assessment and reporting cycle
• demonstrated ability to co-teach and co-plan alongside classroom teachers to integrate Indigenous content into the curriculum
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of using the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning in teaching practice
• demonstrated evidence of strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be innovative/creative when meeting with families in school or at home in support of achieving school success
• ability to initiate and sustain outreach work with families and education partners within the Indigenous community, including but not limited to First Nations, Metis Association and community education leaders
• university coursework or other relevant academic training in Indigenous studies
• proven experience supporting teachers as they learn, think and reflect on goals of the Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Sto:lo culture and heritage
• preference will be given to candidates of Indigenous descent
• demonstrated awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of adolescent development
• demonstrated commitment to and engagement in lifelong professional and personal learning

For Further Information Contact: Brian Fehlauer, Principal or Stacey Pickles, Vice Principal 604 794-7124 or Brenda Point, District Vice Principal, Indigenous Education (604) 794-5553