Description
C ompetition #25-32
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LEARNER SUPPORT TEACHER / COUNSELOR
School District No. 92 (Nisga’a)
Nisga’a Elementary Secondary School
School District No. 92 (Nisga’a) invites applications for a Learner Support Teacher at Nisga’a Elementary Secondary School.This is a 0.6 FTE Learning Support and 0.4 FTE Counselor continuing position starting as soon as possible..
Nisga’a School District is located in the majestic and breathtakingly beautiful Nass Valley in northwestern British Columbia. The district encompasses the traditional treaty territory of the Nisga’a Nation along the Nass River. People from around the world are drawn to Nisga’a lands to experience diverse outdoor explorations, including the volcano, Lava Bed Park, natural hot springs, fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking/canoeing, biking, sledding, etc., as well as to encounter Nisga’a culture.
The Nisga’a School District is currently partnered with the MIT’s Learning Lab, working with Peter Senge and Mette Boll on building compassionate learning systems. This area of focus, along with a land-based learning initiative provides an exclusive leading edge in professional learning that links system transformation, place-based learning, embedding Nisga’a language, culture, knowledge and worldviews, and truth and reconciliation. with exceptional instructional practice.
If you are interested in joining our journey, you will engage in unparalleled opportunities and experiences that will enrich you personally and professionally.
Additional incentives:
Moving allowance
Rent rebates/subsidies, furnished, affordable housing
Competitive salary
The successful candidate will have demonstrated
?Appreciation for the key role that Language and Culture play in Indigenous Education
?Commitment to gaining a deep understanding of the culture and history of the Nisga’a Nation
?Passion and determination for learning success for all students
?Experience as an effective Teacher or Learning Resource Teacher
?Skill and ability to positively connect with and support all age learners and help them grow in language use
?A learner focused attitude and an inquiry-based mindset
?Experience with high risk behaviours
?Understanding of culturally appropriate models of counseling / indigenous healing and wellness models
?Experience in counseling in a K-12 setting
?Experience with grief and abuse counseling
?An understanding of restorative justice in an educational setting
?Experience working with BC Ministry of Children and Family Development and/or Nisga’a Family Services
?Knowledge of assessment and data driven system accountability for student performance
?Ability to support classroom teachers in supporting struggling learners
?A reputation as an effective communicator and team player
?Experience with delivering whole class and small group programs
Required Qualifications:
?Master’s Degree in Counseling / Counseling Psychology or enrollment in a relevant Master’s Program
?BC Professional Teaching Certificate
?Member of the BCSCA (British Columbia School Counsellors’ Association)
?Successful experience as a school counselor or with counseling youth
Pay and benefits are in accordance with the current Nisga’a Teachers Union Collective Agreement. We thank all applicants and advise that only those short-listed will be contacted. As per Teacher Regulation Branch, if the successful applicant is non-certified, he/she/they will have 20 days upon start date to achieve the requirements.
Should you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact our Human Resources Department. Please include a resume and cover letter including three reference letters to hr@nisgaa.bc.ca later. This posting will remain open until filled.
Jo b Posting #25-32
Human Resource Department
School District No. 92 (Nisga’a)
Box 240
Gitlaxt’aamiks BC, V0J 1A0
Email: hr@nisgaa.bc.ca
