Position DescriptionA 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. Safe, Respectful, Responsible, and Kind are the 4 guiding words for our school community. See www.Ambrose.Prn.Bc.Ca for more information.Qualifications and ExperienceValid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the elementary years levelExperience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of studentsExcellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skillsExperience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a protected, caring,
and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belongingStrong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learnUnderstanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class compositionWillingness to work in a team-oriented model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learningDemonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro‑active and maintain student dignityDemonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignityExperience working with children with special needsTraining and experience as an LATStrong understanding of inclusive practices, including universal design, differentiation, Response to Intervention (RTI), and formative assessmentDemonstrated commitment to inclusion and the success of all learnersExperience supporting diverse learners, including students with autism, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and behavioural needsKnowledge of Social Emotional Leaning (SEL) and strategies that promote safe, caring, and inclusive school environmentsKnowledge of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan, implement, and assess instruction based on diverse classroom needsExperience with literacy and numeracy instruction, including early reading intervention and language proficiency assessmentProficiency in assessment practices, including classroom observation, curriculum‑based and norm‑referenced assessments,
and using data to inform instruction and IEP developmentKnowledge and ability to support the development of CB IEPs for students; experience with My Education databaseAbility to implement Positive Behaviour Supports and Functional Behaviour Analysis within a collaborative team modelDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, educational assistants, families, and school‑based teams; experience facilitatingmeetings and professional learningDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with district itinerants and provincial support programs (SET‑BC, POPARD, POFASD, etc) within a school team environmentStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of environmentsWilling to do crisis Prevention & Intervention and Conflict Resolution training to support plans for challenging behavioursExperience using instructional technology to support diverse learnersMust be available to participate in meetings and professional responsibilities beyond the regular school day (before and after school hours)Interested applicants are required to supplyThree (3) referencesVerification 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 - $118,770Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTEFor more information please contact:Melissa Degroot, Principal, Robert Ogilvie Elementary (phone hidden) or
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📌 Special Education Resource Teacher Opportunity (British Columbia)
🏢 School District No. 60
📍 British Columbia