Description
School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)
Teaching Vacancy
2024-2025
REPOSTED
Posting Date: June 28, 2024
Competition # 24-T-51
Kinnaird Elementary School
1.0 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST) Teacher
Temporary: September 1, 2024 - September 27, 2024
Note: This assignment may be extended.
Qualifications:
BC Certification
Bachelor of Education with a focus on Special Education or equivalent training that includes coursework in the following areas:
Previous teaching experience in Special Education at the elementary level
Previous successful experience teaching at the elementary level is preferred
Expertise in a wide range of teaching and behavioural management strategies including skill development in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and social skills
Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of diverse needs
Working knowledge of behaviour support planning and implementing safety plans
Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to help facilitate intervention programs; strong understanding of various intervention programs and strategies
Ability to set up and facilitate meetings, with school staff, itinerants, and outside agencies
Knowledge and understanding of child and youth mental health issues
Ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments to Level B
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate an IEP in consultation with classroom teacher(s), parents, students, staff and district and community resource personnel
Formal training and experience administering Woodcock Johnson IV Achievement Test battery
Working knowledge of computer-based learning software (i.e. Read and Write, EquatIO, G Suite, Moodle, Microsoft Office apps, Microsoft Sharepoint etc.)
Working knowledge of assistive software (i.e. Boardmaker, SETBC, ARC BC, Lessonpix, iPage apps etc.)
Working knowledge and ability to facilitate the use of the school’s Sensory Lab.
Direct, supervise and support the work of Educational Assistants/Child Care Workers
An understanding of inclusion and how to support the school community towards this belief set/value
Ability to support, model, co-teach and collaborate around best practice to support an inclusive classroom
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills
For further information, please contact Leanne McKenzie, Principal, at 250-365-8478.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $58,579 to $108,088, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 12:00 (Noon), July 3, 2024.
Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through www.makeafuture.ca
Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.
We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
cc: http://www.makeafuture.ca, www.sd20.bc.ca, KCTU, Schools
