T2526-303 0.90 FTE Temporary Grades 8-11 Eng/Eng First Peoples Teacher

Comox Valley Schools - School District 71; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 71 is seeking a dedicated Online Learning Teacher for Grades 8-11 with a focus on English and English First Peoples' Literature. The successful candidate will have significant experience in online teaching, will develop engaging instructional materials, and support students in achieving their educational goals. This temporary position offers a collaborative environment committed to lifelong learning and inclusivity. Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to students' success.

Qualifications

• Direct experience teaching in an online learning environment.
• Experience related to designing English curriculum at the secondary level.
• Ability to support students with course adaptations and I.E.P.s.

Responsibilities

• Guide successful online learning using diverse instructional technology.
• Maintain advanced online curriculum and support blended instruction.
• Provide tutorial support for students online and in person.

Skills

Teaching in online environment

Advanced online classroom management

Assessment for learning practices

Developing online learning platforms

Education

Certification in teaching English

Tools

Brightspace

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We Invite Applications For The Temporary Position Of

• 0.90 FTE Grades 8-11 Online Learning Teacher: Literature Studies 10 & 11, English First Peoples' Literature Studies & New Media 11, English First Peoples' Writing 10, English 8 (cross enrolled).
  
  

Navigate/NIDES teachers guide successful learning by providing personalized, online learning courses using diverse instructional technology. NIDES teachers commit to working online and face-to-face with students, colleagues, and parents. Teachers actively research, develop, and maintain advanced online curriculum and support blended instruction in classrooms, learning centers, and through tutorials. They teach students province wide & work on-site at a Comox Valley School.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Training, certification and/or direct experience teaching in an online learning (OL) environment
• Recent, substantive experience, training and education related to the design and instruction of English and English First Peoples' within an online learning environment at the secondary school level
• Advanced skills in maintaining an online classroom in a learning management system
• Advanced skills in supporting assessment for learning (AFL) assessment practices and documentation for students, parents, and educators
• Dedication and experience developing and implementing online learning platforms within the modern languages portfolio (Brightspace, Zoom, Teams) to enhance student learning
• Ability to work with and provide tutorial support for students online and in person
• Ability to support students with course adaptations and I.E.P.s
  
  

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.

Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/SD71_BCTF_Salary_Grid_2024

To Apply

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references through Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered.

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer