Teacher: Special Education

We are accepting applications for the term position of Special Education Teacher at T’lisalagi’lakw School. We are a First Nations operated Group Two Independent school with Grades K-7 full days. If you are seeking an opportunity in an idyllic setting, ‘Namgis First Nation offers a competitive salary, pension, health and dental plans. The staff contingent includes the Principal, Vice-Principal, teachers, education assistants, cultural workers and support staff.

Job Responsibilities

· Provide inquiry based, problem solving based and project based learning opportunities

· Implement specialized instructional intervention methods and approaches

· Develop, implement and oversee Individual Education Plans

· Develop and implement accommodative and augmentative supports

· Prepare and deliver long term, monthly and daily lesson plan activities

· Ensure that students’ overall needs for achieving success are met

· Collaborate with Teachers, Education Assistants and Cultural Workers regularly and as required to enhance learning outcomes

· Develop relationships with parents to collaborate for enhancing learning outcomes

· Enforce the school discipline policy

· Participate as a member of the school supervisory and extra-curricular teams as required

· Provide written student evaluation reports and attend parent-teacher conferences

· Ensure that accurate and complete student records are maintained

Job Qualifications

· Bachelor of Education, Special Education certification preferred

· Member in good standing with the BC College of Teachers

· 2 years’ special education teaching in a First Nations environment preferred

· Satisfactory criminal records and vulnerable sector search

If you are interested in this position you may submit your covering letter & resume to: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

(This position will remain open until filled)