T24-333 Temporary, Full-Time, Resource Teacher

Posting Number: T24-333

Date Issued: August 30, 2024

POSITION

Worksite: Watson Elementary School

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Resource Teacher

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 November 3, 2024 (or return of teacher)

Please Note: The assignment within this position may not be identical to the assignment as indicated in this posting.

Deadline for Applications: Monday, September 9, 2024 by 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 understanding of and successful experience in teaching students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, autism, chronic health and physical disabilities, and multiple disabilities as defined by the Ministry of Education

• 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 ability to co-ordinate and manage a time schedule that requires excellent organizational and communication skills

• demonstrated commitment and willingness to work collaboratively with staff, parents and administration in order to support all students through an RTI system and student-centered model

• demonstrated experience in providing push-in Tier 2 intervention

• demonstrated experience in early intervention, K-1 intervention project (Talking Tables, Moe the Mouse, guided reading, fine motor intervention, Daily 5, etc)

• knowledge of and demonstrated effective ability in addressing the wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of children

• experience in using the MyEd information system and experience entering IEPs into this program

• demonstrated experience using a variety of small group teaching methods (ex. guided reading, Orton-Gillingham, Reading Recovery)

• demonstrated experience in teaching using a balanced literacy approach

• demonstrated effectiveness using the District Assessment Tools, including administration of the KLST

• demonstrated effective classroom management, behaviour management and organizational skills

• demonstrated commitment to becoming involved and positively contributing to the culture of the school and commitment to support PBS and school-wide initiatives

• demonstrated commitment to continuing Professional Development

For Further Information Contact: Jacqueline Berkes, Principal or Lisa Fugger, VP (604) 858-9477