School District #44 (North Vancouver)
Location
North Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
Temporary Grade 6/7 - 1.0 FTE
Queensbury Elementary April 2, 2024 to June 30, 2024 WHO WE ARE The North Vancouver School District (“NVSD”) provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student and bring communities together to learn, share and grow. As a school district with over 16,000 students, their parents and caregivers, and more than 2,600 staff, there is a strong sense of community. Shared values set the tone for how NVSD relates to its community in pursuing common goals, demonstrating consistent and fair leadership, and guiding it in working collaboratively and productively to realize its vision. NVSD’s core values of trust, responsibility, respect and collaboration form the foundation of its work. With its focus on ‘Great Schools’ as Vibrant Learning Communities, progressive approach to instruction, firm belief in inclusive education, advocacy for Indigenizing learning, and emphasis on social emotional learning, the NVSD really is the natural place to learn, share and grow and thrive. North Vancouver School District honours diversity and recognizes the exceptional in everyone. Through 25 elementary schools, 7 secondary schools, and North Vancouver Online Learning, NVSD offers students and staff a welcoming, safe and inclusive culture and learning environment. NVSD acknowledges and thanks the Coast Salish people, upon whose traditional territory the District resides. NVSD expresses its gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and values the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory. NATURE OF THE ASSIGNMENT Queensbury is a welcoming community of diverse learners. We foster student engagement in learning by strengthening our home/school relationships. At Queensbury we practise inclusivity while working collaboratively to support all learners. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of grade 6 & 7 colleagues. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Education Degree (Elementary), specializing in Intermediate. Successful experience teaching at the Intermediate level. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES and EXPERIENCE Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated teaching ability. Comprehensive understanding of curriculum coupled with demonstrated ability to interpret curriculum appropriately to accommodate individual differences. Demonstrated ability to design and implement a variety of assessment practices to measure and monitor student progress effectively. Demonstrated ability to organize for instruction to maximize student potential. Confidence and proficiency in using instructional organizers, concepts, and strategies that actively engage all students in learning. Knowledge and demonstrated ability to structure and organize instructional strategies to enhance academic learning time. Practical knowledge of district initiatives in reading so that reading skills and strategies can be taught explicitly across the curriculum to insure reading success. Strategies to identify learning difficulties early, understand obstacles to learning, and implement effective intervention to maximize academic success. Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant computer technologies to teaching and learning. Excellent written and oral communication. Evidence of personal initiative and strong work ethic. Demonstrated successful and creative classroom experience. Demonstrated ability to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to the needs and demands of the profession. Willingness to be involved in professional development, with an ongoing commitment to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff to enhance the school as a learning community. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Job tags
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