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 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