Position Description
A temporary full time (1.0) Library/Learning Assistant/Secondary Fine Arts Prep Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective December 12, 2024 until the return of the incumbent but not beyond June 30, 2025. The assignment will be at Clearview Elementary/Jr. Secondary School.
Clearview is a K-9 rural school located 30 minutes northeast from the thriving community of Fort St John. The economy of the area is based mainly on farming, the gas/oil industry, and some logging. The school is nestled on top of a hill that provides a clear view of the rolling hills and vast sky. Of our student population of 110 students, twenty percent are Indigenous students. Our school enjoys itinerant access to a range of services supporting areas such as Inclusion, ELL, Counseling and Aboriginal Counseling
Qualifications and Experience
- Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
- Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects
- Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
- Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills
- Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging
- Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
- Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition
- Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
- Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity
- Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
- Masters in Special Education or working towards
- Post-secondary education in library sciences
- Experience as a teacher-librarian
- Experience with balanced literacy program
- Ability/experience
to carry out a variety of assessment, including classroom observation,
administration and interpretation of norm- reference assessment
instruments, curriculum-based assessments, and diagnostic teaching
methods
- Ability
to implement extensive Individual Education Programs (IEP's) (detailing
adaptations and modifications) in consultation with classroom teachers,
parents, students and district resource personnel
- Experience planning with Teachers and Education Assistants
- Supportive of school planning and direction
- Committed to professional development
- Ability/desire to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents
- Experience/working
knowledge of Assessment for Learning, Math Makes Sense, Criterion
Referenced Performance based assessment, Guided Reading, Power of Ten
and Literacy in Action
- Ability to differentiate instruction using UDL (Universal Design for Learning) to support varying learning needs
- Experience/willingness to utilize technology (I-pads) to facilitate/supplement student learning
- Ability/experience to support students designated with Chronic Health
- Ability to support teachers within adapted classes in literacy, numeracy and science
- Wide range of teaching and management strategies
- Knowledge of numeracy and literacy curriculum at the elementary intermediate level
- Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of special needs
- Ability/expertise to work with students either individually or in small groups or in a classroom setting
- Advocacy for and empathy with students with special needs
- Ability to work with students experiencing learning difficulties
- Experience/training/knowledge of Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Interested applicants are required to supply
- Three (3) references
- Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)
Compensation
- $2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas
- $3,035 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
- Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $65,397 - $111,952
- Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enrol in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE
- Subsidized and affordable staff housing for rural positions
- Isolation allowance of $449.87 paid over 10 months
For more information please contact:
Cody Clements, Principal, Clearview Elementary-Jr. Secondary School 250.781.3333 or cclements@prn.bc.ca
Please note:
All applications with relevant documentation must be made through
Make A Future for consideration for the position
About School District 60
School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.
School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools with School District No. 60 (Peace River North). The district’s schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.
School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St. John, BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The region’s economy is prosperous and expanding. Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.
Why School District 60
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive culture of teacher collaboration
- Curriculum and teacher supports
- French Immersion, music, & outdoor education programs
- Advanced technology facilities and resources
- Progressive and growing district
- Innovative educational practices
School District No. 60 (Fort St John)
10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4
www.prn.bc.ca/district/employment/
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