Description
Éy swáyel. We acknowledge that the Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the 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:?? tourismabbotsford.ca? //?thefraservalley??
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Why the Abbotsford School District??
Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.?
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 Middle School Teacher position ranges from $37,102.80 to $67,074.80, 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
Chief Dan George Middle School is a grade 6-8 school with approximately 600 students in three tracks: English, Late
French Immersion, and Early French Immersion. Our school inquiry question is “How can we create an equitable school
culture that promotes a sense of belonging, well-being, and academic success for all students?”
Education & Experience
Teacher Training with a major in French and/or experience teaching French Immersion
Must be able to demonstrate fluency in written and spoken French
Experience and course work in LSS or willingness to commit to coursework
Demonstrated experience teaching French Immersion and working Learning Support Services, or education in these areas in progress
Eligible for B.C. Certification
Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports
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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