Date Issued: April 22, 2024 POSITION

Worksite: Watson Elementary School

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s) : Learning Assistance Teacher

Salary Range: 57,972 to 106,217 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: May 14, 2024 until not later than June 30, 2024 (or return of teacher)

Please Note: We are willing to consider applicants who do not possess the qualifications for this assignment. There will be required in-service for the successful candidate to complete.

Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2024 12:00 pm

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:

extensive academic training and post graduate coursework in the following areas: supporting students with special needs; assessment/testing theory and practice (Level B); strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum

knowledge of, and demonstrated effective application of the Ministry of Educations current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services

demonstrated ability to effectively carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of Level B Assessments (ex. WIAT, PPVT, Key Math)

demonstrated effective experience with and knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of special needs and learning disabilities, and to plan Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions

knowledge of and demonstrated effective experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel

demonstrated ability to co-ordinate and manage a time schedule that requires excellent organizational and communication skills

demonstrated commitment and willingness to work collaboratively with staff, parents and administration in order to support all students through an RTI system and student-centered model

demonstrated experience in providing push-in Tier 2 intervention

demonstrated experience in early intervention, K-1 intervention project (Talking Tables, Moe the Mouse, guided reading, fine motor intervention, Daily 5, etc)

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

experience in using the MyEd information system and experience entering IEPs into this program

demonstrated experience using a variety of small group teaching methods (ex. guided reading, Orton-Gillingham, Reading Recovery)

demonstrated experience in teaching using a balanced literacy approach

demonstrated effectiveness using the District Assessment Tools, including administration of the KLST

demonstrated effective classroom management, behaviour management and organizational skills

demonstrated commitment to becoming involved and positively contributing to the culture of the school and commitment to support PBS and school-wide initiatives

demonstrated commitment to continuing Professional DevelopmentFor Further Information Contact: Terry Bateman, Principal or Jaqueline Berkes, Vice Principal (604) 858-9477