Description
JUNE 10, 2024
JOB POSTING
DISTRICT LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRE
1.0 FTE (.80 FTE CONTINUING & .20 FTE TEMPORARY) ASSIGNMENT .80 FTE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL HELPING TEACHER (Continuing)
.20 FTE ELEMENTARY COUNSELOR (Temporary) EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
The successful candidate will:
Have a valid teaching certificate for the Province of British Columbia and proof of current membership in the BC College of Teachers
Have a graduate degree in counselling and recent successful experience as an elementary school counsellor
Have recent successful teaching and counselling experience
Provide comprehensive support to teachers through a co-teaching model to improve students' social emotional and behavioural functioning and development within the classroom that align with the core competencies in BC's curriculum
Provide a child focused approach utilizing current methodology and strategies
Be familiar with and willing to apply principles of self-regulation
Have knowledge of and commitment to current directions in education
Have knowledge of and commitment to using assessment for learning, differentiated instruction and universal design for learning
Have experience in teaching social skills and social-emotional wellbeing lessons to elementary age students
Be skilled in providing in-service for staff on counselling strategies related to the classroom
Have demonstrated ability and commitment to the philosophy of the inclusive classroom
Have documented excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills
Have a willingness to work in a supportive and cooperative manner with existing school and district personnel
Embed the First Nations Principles of Learning in all subject areas
Be committed to working as a cooperative, collaborative member of a district wide instructional team and attend meetings as required
Be committed to consultation, parent conferences, and positive home/school/community liaison
Possess a valid driver's license; travel is a requirement
Have an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver's abstract
Applicants should be aware that attendance at staff meetings, professional development activities and school-based team meetings is considered an integral element of assignments.
All inquiries should be directed to: Cindy Miller
District Principal, Learner Support Services
