Inclusion Support 9-12 - T2627/333

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saanich School District on the Saanich Peninsula, north of Victoria, BC, invites applications for a half-time temporary secondary teacher. The assignment is Semester I — Block 1 and 4, until the incumbent returns.

Candidates must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate, have five years of classroom or instructional support experience, and be committed to inclusive education and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) required.
• Post-Graduate Diploma or Master’s in Special Education with coursework including Student Exceptionality, Assessment for Special Education, Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education, Behavioural, Social and Emotional Needs, Assistive Technology, Teaching Students with Developmental Difficulties, Differentiating Instruction/Inclusive Classrooms, Advanced Assessment and Intervention.
• Five years of demonstrated successful classroom/instructional support teacher experience.
• BC Teaching Certificate valid.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Technology integration

Inclusive education

Professional development

Education

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Post-Graduate Diploma or Master’s in Special Education

Five years of classroom/instructional support experience

Job description

District Overview

Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.

Position - Temporary Teacher
Assignment Type - Temporary to the return of the incumbent
FTE/Point Time - 0.5 Point Time

Schedule

Semester I - Block 1 and 4

Qualifications

All postings require:

• A valid BC Teaching Certificate


• Commitment to support the full range of student abilities


• Effective communication skills with students, parents and colleagues


• Commitment to continuing professional development


• Successful experience with adapting and modifying materials for a diversity of learners


• Working knowledge of using computing technology to support learning


• A commitment to the Principles of Inclusive Schools and Principles of Learning

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary)


• Post-Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in Special Education including University course work in the following (or equivalent) courses:
  
  
  
  • Student Exceptionality
  
  
  • Assessment for Special Education
  
  
  • Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education
  
  
  • Behavioural, Social and Emotional Needs
  
  
  • Assistive Technology
  
  
  • Teaching Students with Developmental Difficulties
  
  
  • Differentiating Instruction/Inclusive Classrooms
  
  
  • Advanced Assessment and Intervention
  
  
  
  


• Five years of demonstrated successful classroom/Instructional Support teacher experience

Desirable Characteristics/Attributes

• Demonstrated use of highly successful instructional strategies in the classroom for secondaryschool age students


• Ability to work closely as a member of a team


• Effective communication skills, demonstrated through positive relationships with students, staff and parents