11 Sep
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Chilliwack School District No. 33
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Chilliwack
11 Sep
Chilliwack School District No. 33
Chilliwack
Posting Number: T26-244
Date Issued: September 10, 2026
Position
Worksite: A.D.
Rundle Middle
School
Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time – 43% (Day 1, &
- Day 0)
Assignment Area(s): Music/Band Grade 6-8
Salary Range: $63,347 to $116,190 (based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement)
Effective Date: Immediately, until not later than June 30, 2027 (or return of the teacher)
Deadline for Applications: Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future 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, skilled 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.
- Coursework at the 300/400 post-secondary level equal to 18 credits, or equivalent coursework, training or experience (post graduate diploma or degree preferred) in Music or Band.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
- Understanding and commitment to current middle school philosophy:
- Teaming – demonstrated ability and experience working with one or two other teachers to support a core group of students.
- Connections – dedicated instructional time with students to foster connectedness and positive relationships to support adolescent development.
- Exploratory – providing students the opportunity to sample high interest courses.
- Collaboration – ongoing inquiry-based teamwork.
- Commitment and demonstrated ability to incorporate the current Integrated Arts and Technology (IAT) philosophy:
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – plan inclusively to allow multiple access points for learners with differing abilities,
interests, and needs.
- Project Based Learning (PBL) – design, implement and assess PBL that explores and connects Big Ideas and concepts across disciplines.
- Demonstrations, Artifacts, Performances and Exhibitions – facilitate authentic learning opportunities and experiences that embed art and technology and allow for student voice and choice.
- The District's 4 Pillars of IAT (Integrated Disciplines
- Collaborative Culture
- Authentic Learning
- Visionary Staff) – work collaboratively as part of a teaching team in the implementation of the District's four pillars of IAT.
- Demonstrated interest, aptitude, or experience in fine arts, applied arts, media arts, or technology.
- Demonstrated successful experience teaching a balanced Music program including Band and Choir; specifically, a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of music genres including classical/concert and jazz (i.e. swing, funk, Latin rock, pop, etc.) at the middle school level.
- Demonstrated ability to play and teach a wide variety of music instruments including orchestral strings.
- Working knowledge of winds, brass and percussion teaching methods and ensemble literature.
- Demonstrated commitment to creating opportunities for students to perform (i.e. band festivals, competitions, music theatre, school events, and community events).
- Consistent use of the most current instructional practices to create a powerful balanced literacy program to meet the diverse needs of learners; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with small group targeted literacy instruction.
- Consistent use of the most current instructional practices to create a powerful balanced numeracy program to meet the diverse needs of learners; preference will be given to candidates with successful experience with small group targeted numeracy instruction.
- Willingness to use outdoor learning space as part of the extended classroom connecting place and space.
- Willingness to use District and Ministry data sets (ACT, SNAP, FSA, PM/RR) to identify student need and drive informed teaching practice and team teacher planning.
- Commitment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an assigned teaching team.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to Indigenizing curriculum using the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
- Demonstrated use of highly successful assessment strategies in the classroom – for, of and as learning.
- Demonstrated use of highly successful instructional strategies and lesson designs in the classroom (i.e., a Connect, Process, Transform, Reflect approach).
- Demonstrated experience intervening, supporting, and motivating struggling learners through a Response to Intervention (RTI) lens, particularly in literacy and numeracy key concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and acknowledge individual student differences and adjust instructional practices accordingly through informal adaptations and formal Competency Based Individual Education Plans (CBIEP's).
- Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students in day-to-day lessons through the appropriate integration of technology.
- Demonstrated ability to set and clarify learning standards and to establish effective classroom procedures and relationships.
- Demonstrated excellent classroom management, behaviour management and classroom organization skills;
experience with Positive Behaviour and Support (PBS) is an asset.
- Proven ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
- Proven ability to inspire confidence and self-worth in adolescents.
For further information, contact: (phone hidden) (ADR) Chris Falk, Principal
- Lisa Fugger, Vice Principal
📌 -244 Temporary, Part-Time, (43%) Music/Band Grade 6_8 (Chilliwack)
🏢 Chilliwack School District No. 33
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