Description
Chilliwack School District
TEACHING POSITION POSTING
Posting Number: T25-255 - REVISED
Date Issued: August 14, 2025
POSITION
Worksite: Strathcona Elementary School
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Assignment Area(s): Intermediate - Grade 5
Salary Range: $59,711 to $109,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)
Effective Date: September 1, 2025, until not later than June 30, 2026
Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.
Deadline for Applications: Friday, August 22, 2025 - 12:00 p.m.
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.
Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:
- Extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment.
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of, the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
- Training and successful experience in teaching intermediate students using Ministry of Education New Curriculum; teaching experience with Grade 5 is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to plan for and teach all required subjects at this grade level
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of inquiry and project-based learning, research skills, and student demonstration of learning utilizing the 4 C's of the redesigned curriculum: communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity
- Proven ability to create a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment that promotes the commitment to the success of all learners with differentiation while supporting diverse and inclusive learning conditions.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in teaching a well-balanced literacy program to intermediate students sound teaching practices exemplified in SMART learning, the ACT, Reading Power and Writing Power/Write Traits
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in teaching a well-balanced numeracy program to intermediate students including the use of S.N.A.P.
- Demonstrated ability to support school goals such as partnering with the community to provide meaningful learning experiences for students including Place Based Learning
- Knowledge of methods for selecting, modifying and adapting instructional materials to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of students
- Appropriate coursework and/or experience with Indigenous Education, Differentiation, RTI, Guided Reading and Assessment, Self Regulation (Calm, Alert & Learning, Mind Up, Zones of Regulation) is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology in instruction and part of students demonstration of learning
- Knowledge of and proven experience in using current assessment practices to allow students to demonstrate understanding and guide instruction
- Experience with RTI instructional approach both in classroom and school-wide setting is preferred
- Demonstrated ability using technology to enhance student engagement for a wide range of abilities
- Commitment to supporting PBIS and school-wide initiatives i.e. 6 Cedars/Virtues Project/Zones of Regulations, Grade 5 Leadership, Peer Leadership, The Virtues Project
- Commitment to implementing all aspects of the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Matrix within the classroom and throughout the school
- Proven ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff and parents
- Proven ability as an effective team member, leading school-wide initiatives, working collaboratively with colleagues and administration
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and the implementation of high impact instructional strategies
For Further Information Contact: Michael Kotanko, Principal or Scott Fiddes, Vice Principal
(604) 792-9301
