Description
School: EBUS Academy - Vanderhoof, BC
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Salary: $60,648 - $114,735 + current provincial recruitment and retention allowance
Assignment: .20 Continuing Specialist Position
ELECTRONIC RESOURCE TEACHER: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT AND WORKSITE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PRINCIPAL
NOTE: THIS ASSIGNMENT IS BASED OUT OF 929 McGILL ROAD KAMLOOPS, BC
Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the unceded, ancestral territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh, Nedut’en and Wet’suwet’en peoples. We are working diligently towards creating equity for our learners through conscious acts of Reconciliation.
The School District
Nechako Lakes is situated on the traditional unceded territories of fourteen First Nations encompassing the Dakelh, Nedut’en and Wet’suweten peoples. The school district encompasses five municipalities, the Districts of Fort St James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle. This large area served by our school district has a population of just under 40,000 residents in the beautiful north central BC.
We serve 3,000 students in our standard schools and approximately 900 FTE at EBUS Academy, one of the largest online schools in British Columbia. Our region has affordable housing, welcoming communities and a lower cost of living than many other regions. Come and enjoy over 200 lakes, rivers and streams and an abundance of outdoor recreation at your doorstep.
Qualifications (Online Education Focus)
Bachelor of Education.
A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in The Ministry of Education and Childcare.
Completion of a professional diploma or university degree program in Special Education.
Experience in differentiating instruction to create success in learning for each student.
Training in functional behaviour assessment and behavioural intervention strategies.
Training or experience in the Response to Intervention model of supporting students who require assistance with their learning.
Experience in developing and implementing IEP’s.
Experience in IEP / IBI case management and working with intensive behaviour students.
Expertise in the use of educational technologies for teaching and learning, especially course management software and both synchronous and asynchronous online delivery software.
Able to utilize technology to deliver components of online programs designed for online delivery via learning management systems (Moodle and Brightspace).
Able to cope with ragged entry and exit for students by providing flexible learning opportunities in the online courses delivered.
A high degree of technological literacy demonstrating an interest in technology integration.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using online communication platforms (audio, video, email, phone, chat) with parents, students and staff.
Teachers applying for this position must possess the following attributes and commit to:
The BC Education Plan and goals of the education system.
Supporting every child in learning at high levels.
Work closely with parents/guardian and caregivers and the broader community.
The Board of Education Strategic Plan.
Supporting equity, diversity and inclusion.
Ongoing professional learning for the purpose of strengthening student learning.
Making evidence-based, collaborative decisions about student learning in a professional learning community environment.
Supporting Individual Education Plans (IEP) in a collaborative team environment.
The TRC Calls to Action.
Integrating Indigenous culture and Ways of Knowing into curriculum and learning activities.
The district believes that teacher interest in providing extracurricular activities
contributes significantly to our students’ positive school experience.
Teachers currently employed with the district or on the district’s recall list who are interested in this vacancy should email Donna Benson at dbenson@sd91.bc.ca and include the posting number.
New applicants need to apply to Make a Future - https://www.makeafuture.ca/bc-schools-and-districts/nechako-lakes-school-district-no-91/
If applicants have questions, please contact Assistant Superintendent, Mike Skinner at mskinner@sd91.bc.ca .
