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Location

Courtenay, BC | Canada

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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:

• 0.4750 FTE Online Learning Inclusion Support Teacher K-12
  
• Week 2 (19 days) July 8-12, 22-26, Aug 6-9, 19-23
  
• Subject to enrollment.
  
• In the summer NIDES staff will work in teaching-teams.
  
• The equivalent of one full-time (38 day) Inclusion Support K-12 position will be filled.
  
• An alternating week or month position can only be filled if the complementary week/month can also be filled.

Navigate teachers guide successful learning by providing personalized, online learning courses by fully utilizing instructional technology and software programs to assist and manage instruction. Navigate summer teachers commit to working in an inclusionary
setting where they actively research, develop and maintain advanced online curriculum and support students, colleagues and parents. Preference will go to candidates with prior asynchronous online teaching experience and/or advanced training in the use of the required instructional technology and online learning.

All applicants applying for specific positions are also encouraged to apply as Summer TTOCs (separate posting).

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to create and manage on-line courses, assignments, assessments and resources incorporating current pedagogical frameworks (i.e. project-based, personalized).
  
• Ability to work with and provide tutorial support for students online.
  
• Ability to support students with course adaptations and I.E.P.s
  
• Ability to utilize the following online tools: D2L/ Bright Space (or equivalent online learning management system)
  
• Experience and skills with Online Learning technology support, course design/development in D2L and Bright Space.
  
• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively as part of a teacher team advancing methods in curriculum integration and personalized learning.
  
• An understanding and commitment to the professional standards of online learning in BC

Inclusion Support teachers work with students with low incidence challenges, behavioural/mental health issues and learning disabilities. They play an active role in the identification and assessment of students. They provide support to classroom teachers to facilitate the inclusion of students in the regular classroom, assist classroom teachers with the development of I.E.P.s and collaborate with classroom teachers to design or implement instructional strategies or to adapt/modify instructional content or materials. They also provide direct remedial instruction.

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Special Education(i.e. post degree diploma program, Special Education concentration)

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to provide support for students across the special needs spectrum
  Ability to provide instructional support for students with learning challenges
  Ability and qualifications to administer Level B assessments
  Ability to support classroom teachers with developing, implementing and monitoring Individual Education Plans and Learning Plans for non-designated students
  
• Experience in preparing adapted and modified curriculum
  
• Knowledge of early literacy interventions
  
• Experience with educational software to support student learning such as Kurzweil, etc.
  
• Ability to develop positive behaviour supports using functional assessment practices
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to design or implement instructional strategies or adapt/modify instructional content or materials
  Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team (including school district professional and paraprofessional staff, parents, and community agency staff)
  
• Ability to work as a member of the School Based Team
  
• Ability to case manage and problem solve
  
• Ability to provide training for, to organize and to direct the work of educational assistants and to assist principals with scheduling
• Successful teaching experience at the elementary and secondary level and understanding of curriculum K- 12

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:

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: [email protected] 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 - valley . 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

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