Description
Date Issued: September 12, 2024
POSITION
Worksite: Chilliwack Middle School (60%) and Vedder Middle School (40%)
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time - SECONDMENT
Assignment Area(s): Learning Assistance Teacher - Reading Intervention
Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)
Effective Date: Immediately until not later than June 30, 2025
Please Note:
1. The assignment within this position may not be identical to the assignment as indicated in this posting.
2. Due to the specialized nature of this position, the successful applicant, if currently a continuing appointee with Chilliwack School District, may be "seconded" to this position thereby having the assurance to return to his/her former position.
Deadline for Applications: Friday, September 20, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of two (2) current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.
Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:
• Extensive academic training and post graduate coursework in the following areas: students with special needs; assessment/testing theory and practice (Level B); strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in being able to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of Level B Assessments including the WIAT, PPVT, Key Math and TOWL.
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of special needs and learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of IEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel.
• demonstrated experience and ability in being able to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of Level B Assessments including the WIAT, PPVT, and Key Math as well as the newest KLST
• demonstrated experience in and knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of special needs and learning disabilities
• knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel
• training, experience and qualifications working in an elementary Learning Assistance assignment, including effective small group Tier 2 and 3 support
• elementary classroom teaching experience and knowledge of the K-5 curricular outcomes, including awareness of and experience working with the First Peoples Principles of Learning
• knowledge of and demonstrated ability in addressing the wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of children
• demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills
• demonstrated experience and working knowledge of MyEd and eINSIGHT
• commitment to the philosophy of Collaborative Teaming, including a willingness to chair and coordinate School Based Team/Care Team meetings
• knowledge and proven ability in effective classroom management and excellent organization skills
• commitment and willingness to implement PBS and school-wide initiatives that support a student-centered philosophy
• demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the school growth plan
• demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues in developing targeted interventions and programs for students with a range of unique and diverse learning needs
• commitment to and engagement in lifelong professional and personal learning
• demonstrated experience and ability in PM benchmarks and integrating a reading program to increase reading levels for various levels.
For Further Information Contact: Stacey Pickles, Principal (604) 795-5781; Sharon Bernard (604) 854-7141
