Description
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.
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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 part-time School Teacher position ranges from $37,102.8 to $65,074.80, 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 The position is designed for a forward-thinking, collaborative educator with a deep knowledge of Indigenous culture. The teacher will be responsible for supporting Indigenous students in all aspects holistically for student success. Collaborating with classroom teachers, school LSS, counselors, and administrators to create engaging, relevant, and highly supportive learning environments that infuse Indigenous knowledge, content, and methods into the classroom. This position includes supporting Indigenous youth in Secondary School and with their graduation path.
Education & Experience
- Teacher training with major practicum work at the middle school level
- Experience and knowledge of Stó:lo culture, teachings and protocols required
- Experience sharing cultural knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit People required
- Experience working with Indigenous learners, their families and in Indigenous communities an asset
- Specific training in Indigenous Education e.g.: Major or Minor in Indigenous Studies
- Halqemeylem and/or Michif Language preferred
- Experience and ability teaching and supporting academic success
- Experience and skill supporting diverse learners an asset
- Knowledge of enhancement agreement within the goals areas of the Indigenous Enhancement Agreement and the Local Education Agreement with Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation
- Must have a valid drivers license
- 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
