District Overview
Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.

Position
- Temporary Teacher

Assignment Type
- Temporary

FTE/Point Time
- 0.5 Point Time

Applicants must have training and/or experience in Indigenous Education and have experience as an (elementary/middle/secondary) classroom teacher. Candidates will have a solid understanding of Indigenous pedagogy, Indigenous histories, and cultures, and be able to demonstrate expertise in embedding Indigenous content in a wide range of instructional strategies, inclusive of literacy, numeracy, and Social Emotional learning to support Indigenous Learner success.

Applicants will work closely with classroom teachers and the Indigenous Education Team to support Indigenous learners to build a solid literacy and numeracy foundations together with the Core Competencies. Applicants must also be prepared to use technology (e.g. computers, Teams, e-mail, websites, MyEducation BC etc.) for planning, communication, instruction, and reporting purposes; and be prepared to support the Equity in Action Agreement and the District Enhancement Agreement goals. Applicants must be prepared to work with educators and participate/plan in the support of Indigenous initiatives throughout District schools.



Applicants must have the capacity and willingness to advocate on behalf of Indigenous learners through a lens of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Schedule
Semester I - Block 1 & 2

Qualifications
All postings require:

A valid BC Teaching Certificate
Commitment to support the full range of student abilities
Effective communication skills with students,parentsand colleagues
Candidates will have a strong understanding of Indigenous pedagogy, Indigenous histories, and cultures, and be able to demonstrate expertise in embedding Indigenous content in a wide range of instructional strategies
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development
Applicants must also be prepared to use technology (e.g. computers, Teams, e-mail, websites, MyEducation BC etc.) for planning, communication, instruction, and reporting purposes

Specific To This Posting
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Twoyearssuccessful classroom experience at the(secondary) level
Knowledge of theW̱SÁNEĆculture, local protocols, and current issues of concern to persons of Indigenous ancestry, including members of theW̱SÁNEĆNation and those of other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit backgrounds
Significant leadership experience, preferably in relation to developing and enhancing Indigenous community and cultural awarenessin schools and building cultural competency practice and pedagogy




Demonstrated successful experience acting as a role model for and working with Indigenous students supporting them in literacy, numeracy and the development of learning strategies and skill development
Demonstratedproficiencyin developing connections and partnerships with Indigenous Communities, partner organizations
Effective communication skills,demonstratedthrough positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community
Strong administrative skills to manage the ongoing documentation processing requirements associated with the Indigenous Support Programreadiness to work as a member of the Indigenous Education team including working with classroom teachers, Indigenous Support Staff, District Teacher Leaders, District Staff and Committees
Are willing to work in a collaborative/team environment
Have training/experience and be willing to use Quality Assessment practices
Ability to demonstrate strong leadership in all areas of Indigenous Education
Have thorough knowledge of the redesigned curriculum with integration of Indigenous Worldviews and Perspectives
Ability to successfully model proven Indigenous perspectives and methodologies using the First Peoples Principles of Learning

Pursuant to the District's Special Program approval, section 42(3) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry who can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to Indigenous culture and ancestry. (Such individuals are strongly encouraged to self-identify on their application). Please see
Please Note:
Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All postings close at 10:00 am on the listed closing date unless otherwise specified.

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📌 Indigenous Support/283 (British Columbia)
🏢 Saanich School District
📍 British Columbia