Description
SD8 serves families in a spectacular, biodiverse region that includes a portion of the West and East Kootenays in southeastern B.C. Its six families of schools are situated across 15,000 square kilometers of rivers, valleys, lakes, and three mountain ranges, connected by two main municipalities-the Town of Creston and the City of Nelson-with the villages of Slocan, Kaslo, Salmo and many smaller, rural communities dotted in between. Our district is a great place to live, to work, and for children to learn and thrive.
The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:
- 13 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 K-10 school
- 4 secondary schools
- 2 K-12 schools
- online learning and blended programs
- an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.
Salary Range; $63,367 - $111,488 per year, in accordance with the current SD8-Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).
Job Description & Requirements
The English Language Learner Teacher is an itinerant teacher, working under the direction of the District Principal Inclusive Education or designate. The English Language Learner Teacher works collaboratively with district and school staff in building capacity to support English language learning in the classroom for Ministry of Education and Child Care funded English language learners. This position requires an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced and dedicated educator.
Schedule:
Minimum work schedule is from 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m on Tuesdays of each week. Due to district travel, meetings, and work commitments, schedule adjustments will arise and will be determined by the supervisor or designate. Travel throughout the district is required, often in winter conditions and in mountain locations.
Competencies:
Highly collaborative
Critical and analytical thinking
Inquiry mindset
Independent and initiative driven
High level of integrity and problem solving skills
Demonstrated curiosity, innovation, enthusiasm and leadership as it pertains to teaching and learning
Qualifications:
1. Professional teaching certificate as recognized by the BC Ministry of Education.
2. Preferred possession of a Master’s in English Language Learning, or a related discipline.
3. Exemplary teaching record with at least five years’ experience.
4. Extensive training and background in ELL education.
5. Sound demonstrated use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
6. Exemplary interpersonal, organizational and consultation skills.
7. Possession of a current valid BC Driver’s License.
Specific Additional Qualifications:
An advanced certificate (TESOL or equivalent) and/or a combination of specialized advanced relevant university-level graduate coursework and experience teaching English Language Learners that demonstrate the following:
Methodology and appropriate approaches for teaching ELL
Applied linguistics
First and second/additional language acquisition/learning
Language assessment/testing theory and practice
Cross-cultural communication, understandings, sensitivity, and strategies
Multicultural studies
Adapting instruction to meet the diverse language needs of students
In addition, the following experiences are preferred:
Experience living in another culture for a period of time,
Participating in cross-cultural communication opportunities
Learning an additional language (long-term study)
Demonstrated experience of sustained efforts to bridge cultural gaps
Reporting structure:
The District English Language Learner itinerant teacher reports to the District Principal, Inclusive Education or designate.
For more information, please contact Assistant Superintendent Deanna Holitzki at deanna.holitzki@sd8.bc.ca
Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment. Only applications submitted on Make a Future will be considered. While the District encourages all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.
*If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.
