Inclusion Support/Learning Assistance - T2627/327

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saanich School District is seeking a Temporary Teacher to support elementary students on a 0.6 FTE basis. The role requires a valid BC Teaching Certificate and a commitment to inclusive education.

Successful candidates will demonstrate collaboration with staff and parents, and experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including effective use of technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Teaching Certificate.
• Commitment to support the full range of student abilities.
• Effective communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience adapting materials for diverse learners.
• Working knowledge of using computing technology to support learning.
• Commitment to the Principles of Inclusive Schools and Principles of Learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction to elementary students.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support student progress.
• Incorporate technology to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Differentiation

Technology for learning

Inclusion

Education

Bachelor of Education (Elementary)

Post-Graduate Diploma or Master’s in Special Education

University coursework: Student Exceptionality / Differentiating Instruction

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
FTE/Point Time - 0.6 Point Time

Please be advised that this posting was vacated under Appendix C of the Staffing LOU. As such, the successful candidate will not be able to vacate this position using Appendix C as each position can only be vacated once as per clause (c):"a position vacated during the school year in accordance with this appendix cannot be vacated subsequently by another teacher in accordance with this appendix."

Schedule

Tuesday - Thursday

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 (Elementary)
• 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 elementary school age students
• Ability to work closely as a member of a team
• Effective communication skills, demonstrated through positive relationships with students, staff and parents