Description
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.
This position will teach Grade 7 Language Arts, Social Studies, French, Health & Career, and Physical Health Education.
Education & Experience
Intermediate/Middle teacher training with major practicum work/experience at the Intermediate/Middle level Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and the implementation of high impact instructional strategies
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize curriculum, learning spaces, individualized programs
Experience teaching ELA, SS, at the middle school level
Experience teaching CORE French at the Intermediate/Middle level
Experience teaching careers
Experience teaching PE
Experience with student leadership
Experience in a SEL focused classroom
Experience in a blended teaching model
Willing to teach all subject areas
Experience working with difficult to reach students and families, or, students and families in crisis
Successful recent teaching evaluation or practicum report
Eligible for BC Teacher Certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to a team environment and a highly collaborative atmosphere
Demonstrated ability to engage learners at all levels
Demonstrated ability to use assessment as an effective tool for learning and charting progress
Demonstrated ability to model safe, caring and inclusive behaviour and commitment to the success of all learners
Demonstrated ability to manage the changing dynamics of a classroom, or small groups of learners
Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to communicate complex or sensitive issues in a positive manner
Demonstrated ability to manage themselves, learners and others in a conflict situation
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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