Position Description
A temporary full time (1.0) LAT/SERT Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective immediately until the return of the incumbent but not beyond June 30, 2027. The assignment will be at Bert Ambrose Elementary School.

Bert Ambrose Elementary is a K-6 school located in the northeast section the City of Fort St John. The school will have a student population of 215 students in the 2022-23 school year, 15% of whom are Indigenous students. Parents are actively involved in our school community; volunteering in our classrooms, coaching sports teams, and assisting with various PAC activities. Teachers, administrators, and support staff work collaboratively to provide a vibrant learning environment for our students. Secure, Respectful, Responsible, and Kind are the 4 guiding words for our school community. See for more information.

Qualifications And Experience

Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)

Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the elementary years level

Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students

Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills

Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging

Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn

Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition





Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning

Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity

Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity

Experience working with children with special needs

Training and experience as an LAT

Strong understanding of inclusive practices, including universal design, differentiation, Response to Intervention (RTI), and formative assessment

Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and the success of all learners

Experience supporting diverse learners, including students with autism, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and behavioural needs

Knowledge of Social Emotional Leaning (SEL) and strategies that promote safe, caring, and inclusive school environments

Knowledge of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan, implement, and assess instruction based on diverse classroom needs

Experience with literacy and numeracy instruction, including early reading intervention and language proficiency assessment

Proficiency in assessment practices, including classroom observation, curriculum-based and norm-referenced assessments, and using data to inform instruction and IEP development

Knowledge and ability to support the development of CB IEPs for students; experience with My Education database





Ability to implement Positive Behaviour Supports and Functional Behaviour Analysis within a collaborative team model

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, educational assistants, families, and school-based teams; experience facilitating meetings and professional learning

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with district itinerants and provincial support programs (SET-BC, POPARD, POFASD, etc) within a school team environment

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of environments

Willing to do crisis Prevention & Intervention and Conflict Resolution training to support plans for challenging behaviours

Experience using instructional technology to support diverse learners

Must be available to participate in meetings and professional responsibilities beyond the regular school day (before and after school hours)

Interested Applicants Are Required To Supply

Three (3) references

Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)

Compensation

$2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas

$3,500 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)

Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $72,720 - $118,770

Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE

For More Information Please Contact
Melissa Degroot, Principal, Robert Ogilvie Elementary (phone hidden) or [email protected]

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