Date Issued : May 16, 2023

POSITION

Worksite: Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary / Middle School

Contract Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Inclusion Teacher

Effective Date: September 1, 2023

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: 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, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment

? knowledge of, and successful experience with, the application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment

? post-secondary coursework and successful experience in teaching students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs

? extensive academic training and post graduate coursework in the following areas: students with diverse needs; strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum

? demonstrated ability to build strong connections and relationships with students, staff, and parents

? demonstrated willingness to participate as an integral member of the School Based Team

? demonstrated success at working with and coordinating SEL programs with the Student Services team

? demonstrated sensitivity, awareness and understanding of young adolescent development and enthusiasm for working and fostering a positive relationship with students with multiple challenges

? 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 ability to use co-regulated strategies that enable students to self-regulate behaviors

? Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and demonstrated ability to implement trauma-informed strategies

? demonstrated experience with mental health literacy and how it applies to SEL

? Training in EASE (Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators)

• demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively use classroom, school, district, and provincial level assessments to differentiate instruction and learning (formative and summative)

? 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 and PPVT and FBA assessments

? 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

? proven ability in using UDL to meet the diverse individual needs of students

? demonstrated ability to motivate and provide success for students who experience difficulties with learning and require additional support through student services

? working knowledge of and willingness to support Positive Behavior Support initiatives both in the classroom and in the larger school community

? demonstrated excellence in the area of interpersonal skills, communication, and collaboration

? demonstrated ability in teaching students how to improve their reading and writing skills in various curricular areas using a variety of strategies and resources

? demonstrated commitment to and engagement in lifelong professional and personal learning

For Further Information Contact: Helen Plummer, Principal or Jason Kemp, Vice Principal (604) 703-1707