Teacher : Special Education

York Region District School Board; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a term position at a First Nations operated school. This role involves providing innovative learning experiences through inquiry-based, problem-solving, and project-based methods. The successful candidate will develop and implement Individual Education Plans, ensuring that students' diverse needs are met. This idyllic setting offers a competitive salary along with health and dental plans, making it an attractive opportunity for educators passionate about making a difference in students' lives. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering educational success in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Health plans

Dental plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education required, Special Education certification preferred.
• 2 years' experience in special education in a First Nations environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inquiry-based and project-based learning opportunities.
• Develop and oversee Individual Education Plans for students.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to enhance learning outcomes.

Skills

Inquiry-based learning

Problem-solving

Project-based learning

Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Collaboration with parents

Education

Bachelor of Education

Special Education certification

Membership with BC College of Teachers

Job description

TEACHER (Special Education)
We are accepting applications for the term position of Special Education Teacher at T’lisalagi’lakw School. We are a First Nations operated Group Two Independent school with Grades K-7 full days. If you are seeking an opportunity in an idyllic setting, ‘Namgis First Nation offers a competitive salary, pension, health and dental plans. The staff contingent includes the Principal, Vice-Principal, teachers, education assistants, cultural workers, and support staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide inquiry based, problem solving based and project based learning opportunities
• Implement specialized instructional intervention methods and approaches
• Develop, implement and oversee Individual Education Plans
• Develop and implement accommodative and augmentative supports
• Prepare and deliver long term, monthly and daily lesson plan activities
• Ensure that students’ overall needs for achieving success are met
• Collaborate with Teachers, Education Assistants and Cultural Workers regularly and as required to enhance learning outcomes
• Develop relationships with parents to collaborate for enhancing learning outcomes
• Enforce the school discipline policy
• Participate as a member of the school supervisory and extra-curricular teams as required
• Provide written student evaluation reports and attend parent-teacher conferences
• Ensure that accurate and complete student records are maintained

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education, Special Education certification preferred
• Member in good standing with the BC College of Teachers
• 2 years’ special education teaching in a First Nations environment preferred
• Satisfactory criminal records and vulnerable sector search

If you are interested in this position you may submit your covering letter & resume to: [emailprotected] (This position will remain open until filled)