Description
ASSIGNMENT: Primary Literacy - Provides support to students and staff at the school and district levels
FTE: 1.0
LOCATION: District Administration Office
EFFECTIVE DATE: Commencing September 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024, or earlier depending on the return of the incumbent with the possibility of reduction in FTE.
Basic Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and be a member in good standing in the BC Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch AND possesses one or more of the following:
Training Specialization: Elementary Education with a major/minor in Special Education
Related Teaching Experience:
Demonstrated successful experience as a School Based Resource/Literacy Assistance teacher at the primary level
A Reasonable Expectation: based on a teacher's skills, abilities, professional development and overall classroom teaching experience, that the teacher will be able to perform the duties in a successful manner in collaboration with other professional staff
Additional Qualifications: Not required for this posting
Other:
Knowledge of current research-based practices in Literacy
Knowledge of BC Performance Standards in Reading and Writing
A working knowledge of Primary Curriculum-Based Literacy Assessments
This assignment includes direct services to students and teachers
Willingness to facilitate workshops and professional development activities
Willingness to participate in professional development on U.D.L., RTI, Kurzweil, Differentiated Instruction, etc.
Willingness to attend Learning Support Services Team Meetings
Learning Assistance Teacher
A learning assistance teacher ideally has a major in Special Education. Specific training in supporting students with learning disabilities is desirable.
The Candidate should be able to provide demonstrated experience and ability in the following:
a demonstrated ability to support planning that allows access to the curriculum for all students
Ability to model instructional strategies which address a wide range of disabilities
Ability to lead teams, liaise with outside agencies and maintain extensive records of meetings
Ability to support classroom teachers to integrate technology for the purpose of providing access to the curriculum for all students
Collaboratively develop and assess programs and IEPs for students with a variety of exceptional needs
Training and experience in administering curriculum-based assessment and standardized assessments
Writing summaries of assessment results
Facilitating communication and coordinating services and resources through a school-based and working team model
Ability to support in the initial development of schedules for education assistants and support staff in the school
Maintaining accurate and current records of all students receiving support services according to Ministry and District guidelines
Offering instructional support in or out of the classroom using resources appropriate for individual student needs and in accordance with Ministry expectations
Tracking students with special needs from year to year and ensuring all students are accurately catagorized according to Ministry and District guidelines
Following all policies, procedures and guidelines for Special Education services as defined in the Ministry of Education Manual of Special Education Services
Willingness to work as part of a team in the development and implementation of the School Growth Plan
Willingness to work a a member of the School based Team
Willing to support whole-school environmental initiatives
Commitment to the school-wide Positive Behaviour Support program as a form of addressing behaviour in the classroom
The learning assistance teacher provides services to students and staff in the regular classroom as well as alternate environments and must be able to work in a collaborative and consultative manner with classroom teachers, principals, the school-based team, special education assistants and others.
The starting annual salary for this full-time District Itinerant Teacher, Primary Literacy ranges from $59,394 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. We also offer a competitive benefits package and pension.
The Quesnel School District is an equal opportunity employer
