Qualifications and Experience
Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)Master’s degree (or coursework in progress) in Special Education or Inclusive Education preferredStrong understanding of inclusive practices, including universal design, differentiation, Response to Intervention (RTI), and formative assessmentDemonstrated commitment to inclusion and the success of all learnersExperience supporting diverse learners, including students with autism, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and behavioural needsKnowledge of Social Emotional Leaning (SEL) and strategies that promote safe, caring, and inclusive school environmentsKnowledge of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan, implement, and assess instruction based on diverse classroom needsExperience with literacy and numeracy instruction, including early reading intervention and language proficiency assessmentProficiency in assessment practices, including classroom observation, curriculum-based and norm-referenced assessments, and using data to inform instruction and IEP developmentKnowledge and ability to support the development of CB IEPs for students; experience with My Education databaseExperience with My Education BC is an assetAbility to implement Positive Behaviour Supports and Functional Behaviour Analysis within a collaborative team modelDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, educational assistants, families, and school-based teams; experience facilitating meetings and professional learningDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with district itinerants and provincial support programs (SET-BC, POPARD, POFASD, etc) within a school team environmentAbility to use technology in the instructional process and reporting procedures Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of environmentsWilling to do crisis Prevention & Intervention and Conflict Resolution training to support plans for challenging behavioursExperience using instructional technology to support diverse learnersMust be available to participate in meetings and professional responsibilities beyond the regular school day (before and after school hours)Willing to travel to multiple schools in the districtMust have a valid class 5 driver's license and ability to travel to rural schools (use of personal vehicle required) Interested applicants are required to supplyThree (3) referencesVerification 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$3,500 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $72,720 - $118,770Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE For more information