T24-369 Temporary Full-Time Resource / Learning Assistance Teacher

Posting Number: T24-369 Date Issued: September 20, 2024 POSITION Worksite: Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary / Middle School Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time Assignment Area(s): Resource / Learning Assistance Teacher Effective Date: Immediately until not later than June 30, 2025 Please Note: 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: September 30, 2024 - 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 CBIEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel • Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators. • demonstrated understanding of and successful experience in teaching students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, autism, chronic health and physical disabilities, and multiple disabilities as defined by the Ministry of Education • knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Competency-Based IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student, and district personnel • extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment • knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment • willingness to attend District training to learn and implement Competency Based IEP’s • demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and integrate competency-based and inclusive support services through the school-based team (consultation, collaborative planning, coordination, case management, direct instruction/intervention, transition planning) for students • proven ability to collaborate with school-based team members and staff to support all diverse learners • willingness to team teach and co-teach to provide whole class support with a pull-out / push-in model • demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills • demonstrated ability to organize, maintain, and integrate a continuum of support services and resources at the school level, including scheduling and supporting the work of Educational Assistants • demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead, develop and oversee the implementation of Competency-Based IEPs that ensure students have multiple access points to the curriculum and can demonstrate their learning through multiple modalities and digital portfolios • proven ability to coordinate services and partner with school, district, community and provincial organizations and resources (for example, POPARD, SET-BC, MCFD) • demonstrated knowledge of Ministry accountability and audit requirements and processes • demonstrated ability to collaborate with teaching colleagues to implement and support inclusive practices (inquiry/project based/experiential learning), UDL, and alternate demonstrations of learning and co-teaching • demonstrated ability and a desire to participate in a professional learning community that fosters innovation, risk-taking and collaboration • demonstration of, and commitment to Indigenizing curriculum using the First Peoples Principles of Learning • demonstrated excellent classroom management, the ability to establish and maintain positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, parents/guardians, and community partners within an inclusive, diverse, and equitable school environment For Further Information Contact: Jason Kemp, Principal, Chris Falk, or Andrea Spedding Vice Principals (604) 798-1591

Location: Chilliwack, CA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024