Resource Teachers (K - 12)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Okanagan Public Schools in Kelowna, BC invites applications for an Itinerant Resource Teacher (K-12) to design, implement, and evaluate programming for students with special needs across the district. Candidates should have advanced study in Special Education and strong IEP experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school teams and parents to support inclusive learning environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional time management and organizational skills,

Qualifications

• Advanced study in Special Education, including Children with Exceptionalities and IEP processes.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate programming for students with special needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate programming for K-12 students with special needs.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, students, and support staff.
• Provide effective supervision of Certified Education Assistants.
• Modify curriculum in accordance with BC Ministry of Education Special Education Policy and Guidelines.
• Support integration and transition issues for students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Collaboration

Program design

IEP process

Supervision

Curriculum knowledge

Inclusive education

Education

Advanced Special Education study (Level B Assessment)

Training in Children with Exceptionalities

Transition programming experience

Job description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District No. 23) in Kelowna, BC invites applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for full year, full time, and part time temporary contracts.

ITINERANT RESOURCE TEACHER (K-12)

Applicants must:

• have completed advanced study in Special Education, including courses in Children with Exceptionalities (intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, neuro-developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, chronic health impairments, physical disabilities, behaviour disorders and mental illness), Assessment of Learning Difficulties (Level “B” Assessment), Programming for students with special needs, and creating positive learning environments in inclusive education;
• be able to design, implement and evaluate programming for students with special needs in K-12 settings;
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of integration and transition issues;
• be able to design and implement transition programming including vocational and life-skills programming for secondary education;
• be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• be able to demonstrate exceptional time management and organizational skills;
• be able to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, students, community support personnel and colleagues in Student Support Services;
• be able to provide effective supervision of Certified Education Assistants;
• have a solid understanding of the BC Ministry of K-12 Prescribed Learning Outcomes;
• be able to modify and/or adapt curriculum in accordance with BC Ministry of Education Special Education Policy and Guidelines; and
• be thoroughly familiar and experienced with all aspects of the IEP process.
• Preference will be given to those applicants who:
• have current/recent training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and current practices in Special Education;
• have experience working with Special Education technology and/or is willing to attend training sessions to enhance skills in these areas;
• are trained or willing to be trained in the programs that focus on positive decision making, conflict resolution, anger management strategies, and collaborative problem-solving;
• have experience providing liaison with external agencies, school and home for children in need of social, emotional and behavioural support;
• have training/experience and be willing to use Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion referenced grading, assessment for, of and as learning);

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.