Description
Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.
Assignment: Learning Support Teacher (At this time, initial assignment at BSS or KSS)
The assignment may change due to the itinerant nature of the position, or to meet the needs of the school’s educational program, grade organization, and/or enrollment.
1.00 FTE TEMPORARY
Commencing September 1, 2024 until the full return of the incumbent or until June 30, 2025 or upon notification that the temporary position will end earlier due to budgetary issues or declining enrollment. The anticipated end date of this assignment is June 30, 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to :
Collaborative Planning, Teaching and Coordination:
Assist classroom teachers with the design and implementation of an appropriate educational program complete with universal and essential supports as required to meet the individual needs of students;
Support the development, implementation, communication, monitoring and evaluation of support plans (Class Support Plans, IEP, behaviour plans, safety plans) for students who require additional supports;
Work to support the needs of students in classroom and/or small group settings;
Support staff and students in the use of compensatory strategies such as assistive technology to build success and independence;
Integrate use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to support teaching and learning, manage information, and carry out professional communication;
Participate as a member of the School-based Team (may serve as chair), coordinate district referrals, and attend the district Screening Committee meetings as required;
Work collaboratively with parents, district staff, outside professionals and community agencies while also maintaining healthy boundaries;
Attend Learning Support staff meetings.
Consultation:
Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and outside professionals;
Support the work of the school toward enhancing student achievement;
Provide UDL focused classroom-based support for teachers and their students;
Advise teachers about universal and essential supports for classroom environments;
Consult with students and families regarding support strategies;
Create an engaging, respectful and inclusive learning environment for students;
Support classroom teachers in providing direction and support to Educational Assistants.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Completes criterion-references or norm-references assessment as appropriate to answer questions about how to best provide instruction or support;
Provides observation and collection of behavioural data to establish baseline/progress data or describe functional behaviours;
Synthesizes information from students, families, student records, outside professionals/agencies and health related information to inform the assessment process.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
A valid BC Teaching Certificate and familiarity with the BC curriculum at the intermediate/secondary level;
A Master’s Degree or Diploma in Inclusive Education, Special Education and/or Supporting Diversity;
A minimum of two years successful classroom teaching experience;
Training and experience administering and interpreting Level B testing materials;
Training and/or experience in the use of adaptive software, assistive technology and augmentative communication tools;
Experience modifying and adapting curriculum and assessment to meet the diverse and individual needs of learners at the intermediate/secondary level;
Experience collaboratively planning, writing, implementing and overseeing comprehensive student support plans (Class Support Plans, IEP, behaviour plans, safety plans) with classroom teachers.
Salary Grid Link:
https://www.bctf.ca/docs/default-source/services-guidance/salary-grids/2023/69-Salary-Grid-2023.pdf
Make a Future / Qualicum School District
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For further information please contact Denise Kinney, Human Resources Assistant at 250 954 3069 or dkinney@sd69.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
