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Learning Assistance Teacher

Learning Assistance Teacher

School District #28 (Quesnel)Quesnel, BC, Canada
25 days ago
Salary
CA$61,175.00–CA$109,529.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

POSITION : Learning Assistance Teacher - temporary

ASSIGNMENT : Elementary (K-7). Supporting students in small groups with specific learning needs for literacy and numeracy.

FTE : 0.4

LOCATION : Bouchie Lake Elementary School

EFFECTIVE DATES : Commencing January 21, 2025 until April 23, 2025, or earlier depending on the return of the incumbent with possibility of extension or reduction in FTE.

Basic Qualifications : The successful candidate will hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and be a member in good standing in the BC Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch AND possesses one or more of the following :

Training Specialization : Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education

Related Teaching Experience :

  • Recent successful experience teaching in Learning Assistance at the Elementary Level
  • Experience providing programs for learning support

A Reasonable Expectation : based on a teacher's skills, abilities, professional development and overall classroom teaching experience, that the teacher will be able to perform the duties in a successful manner in collaboration with other professional staff

Additional Qualifications :

Other :

  • Willingness to support the school plan for student success
  • Willingness to lead IEP and school-based team meetings and to implement plans for students
  • Commitment to working as part of a team in the development and implementation of the school growth plan and Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement
  • Knowledge of early literacy programs

    • Learning Assistance Teacher

    A learning assistance teacher ideally has a major in Special Education. Specific experience and training in supporting neurodiverse students is desirable.

  • The candidate should be able to provide demonstrated experience and ability in the following :
  • A demonstrated ability to support planning that allows access to the curriculum for all students
  • Ability to model instructional strategies which address a wide range of neurodiversity
  • Ability to lead teams, liaise with outside agencies and maintain extensive records of meetings
  • Ability to support classroom teachers to integrate technology for the purpose of providing access to the curriculum for all students
  • Collaboratively develop and assess programs and IEPs for students with certain identified needs
  • Training and experience in administering curriculum-based assessment and standardized assessments
  • Writing summaries of assessment results
  • Facilitating communication and coordinating services and resources through a school-based and working team model
  • Maintaining accurate and current records for certain groups of students receiving support services according to Ministry and District guidelines
  • Offering instructional support in or out of the classroom using resources appropriate for individual student needs and in accordance with Ministry expectations
  • Tracking students with special needs from year to year and ensuring students are accurately categorized according to Ministry and District guidelines
  • Following all policies, procedures and guidelines for Special Education services as defined in the Ministry of Education Manual of Special Education Services.

    • The learning assistance teacher provides services to students and staff in the regular classroom as well as alternate environments and must be able to work in a collaborative and consultative manner with classroom teachers, principals, the school-based team, special education assistants, district staff and others.

    The annual salary for the full-time Teacher ranges from $61,175 to $109,529 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. We also offer a competitive benefits package and pension.

    The Quesnel School District is an equal opportunity employer.