Library Learning Commons

The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá : th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation.

With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Why Abbotsford?

Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

Learn more about the Abbotsford community : https : / / tourismabbotsford.ca / - www.thefraservalley.ca

Why the Abbotsford School District?

Every day, in every classroom and office throughout the Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students.

We believe that teachers continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports for new teachers, ranging from mentorship programs to leadership programs, and numerous career-pathing opportunities.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow and succeed.

The starting annual salary for this full-time School Teacher position ranges from $61,838 to $108,458, with placement on the July 1, 2024 Teacher Salary Grid based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Eugene Reimer Middle School is a diverse learning community empowering the whole person toward individual success, community involvement and global citizenship.

At Eugene Reimer we adopted the Abbotsford City of Character virtues : Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Empathy, Courage, and Service.

As a Character Champion, Eugene Reimer will purposefully teach students these virtues and impact the development of our students as strong citizens.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to collaborative engagement with our team, possessing extensive knowledge and experience in social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, Universal Design for Learning, inquiry-based learning, and differentiated instruction.

Education & Experience

University level preparation or significant experience in the Teacher Librarianship*

Training / Experience at the Middle School level

Demonstrated successful teaching practice using integrated technology

Successfully complete and maintain non-violent crisis intervention certification

Eligible for B.C. Certification

Satisfactory teacher evaluation and / or final practicum reports

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to cultivate effective instructional design to co-plan, teach and assess learning.

Demonstrated ability to use digital literacy to develop students’ Core Competencies (Communication, Thinking, Personal and Social Responsibility and Cultural Identity)

Note : If there are no qualified applicants, applicants who do not possess the qualifications for this assignment may be considered provided they are willing to undertake a program of professional study to become fully qualified as per the criteria set out in this posting.

Teacher Librarian coursework is available at the following universities :

Queens University : BC Post-Grad Certificate - Teacher Librarian

University of Alberta : Library and Information Studies

UBC : Teacher-Librarianship (LIBE)

Teaching Competencies

All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas :

Communication & Interpersonal Skills : Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.

Organization & Planning : Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment

Classroom Management : Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.

Facilitation & Engagement : Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning

Assessment & Coaching : Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.

Collaboration & Teamwork : Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives

Caring & Inclusiveness : Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students

Flexibility & Adaptability : Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances

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