Posting Number : T 24 - 397

Date Issued : November 21 , 2024

POSITION

Worksite : Unsworth Elementary School

Contract Type : Temporary, Full-Time (Secondment)

Assignment Area(s) : Teacher Librarian / Preparation Teacher

Effective Date : Immediately until not later than June 30, 2025

Salary Range : $59,711 to $109,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Please Note : The assignment within this position may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

Deadline for Applications : Friday, November 29, 2024, 12 : 00 p.m.

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience :

Master's of Education in Teacher-Librarianship, Master Library and Information Studies (MUS) or Diploma in Teacher-Librarianship and successful experience as a Teacher-Librarian.

Experience and / or willingness to learn the skills necessary to plan, implement, and oversee the development of a school wide program for Media & Technology in our school library.

Demonstrated ability and experience in collaborating with teachers to improve instructional practice in literacy.

Ability to manage a resource collection using curricular and student interests to identify and obtain library materials, organize, and maintain the library collection to promote independent reading and lifelong learning.

Collaboration skills in order to support classroom teachers in fostering independent learners by teaching research, information literacy, technology, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrated strong interest in, knowledge and understanding of literature and be able to share passion for books and learning with students.

Familiarity with a wide variety of literacy approaches, strategies, and methods of assessment.

Demonstrated excellent listening, speaking, presentation and writing skills.

Ability to maintain and troubleshoot the library computers, printers, and server.

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.

ability to manage a resource collection using curricular and student interests to identify and obtain library materials, organize and maintain the library collection to promote independent reading and lifelong learning

proven commitment and strong ability to work with grade group colleagues, staff and administration in a collaborative fashion to engage in shared planning, shared decision making and to develop a strong and caring professional learning community in support of the implementation of Response to Intervention.

collaboration skills in order to support classroom teachers in fostering independent learners by teaching research, information literacy, technology, communication and critical thinking skills

demonstrated ability to provide leadership, professional development and support services for school staff in Information and Communication technology

demonstrated strong interest in, knowledge and understanding of literature and be able to share a passion for books and learning with students

familiarity with a wide variety of literacy approaches, strategies, and methods of assessment

demonstrated excellent listening, speaking, presentation and writing skills

ability to maintain and troubleshoot the library computers, printers and server

knowledge and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices and evaluation / assessment / reporting procedures K-6

successful teaching experience at the elementary level

demonstrated ability in using a variety of formative and summative assessments to plan for instruction

knowledge of and demonstrated ability in addressing the wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of children

ability to demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff and parents

demonstrated ability and proven experience in excellent classroom management, behavioural management and organization skills

thorough knowledge of and demonstrated application of the principles of learning

For Further Information Contact : Ken Chater, Principal (604-858-4510)