Temp PT - Fort St. John, Canada - School District #60 (Peace River North)

Description

Position Description

A temporary part time (0.8) Intermediate Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The assignment will be at the Key Learning Centre.

This position will focus on supporting students with the Online Learning context. Duties will include online instruction, advising enrollment consistent within Graduation 2023 guidelines, online course support, student tutorial, as well as tracking and reporting student progress.

The Key

Learning Centre (KLC) is a Provincial Online Learning School (POLS) providing online learning to students within School District No. 60 and throughout the province of British Columbia.. As an alternative to traditional 'brick & mortar' schools we offer asynchronous, flexibly scheduled educational programming via an online delivery model.

The KLC has a

staffing complement of nine teachers, nine support staff (clerical, EA,

LAT, tech support) and administration. The staff is very innovative

and takes full advantage of technologies to bridge distances and create

an effective, vibrant social learning environment. Point your browser

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Qualifications and Experience

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

Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects

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

Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach at the

intermediate/middle school level and have prior experience or training

in teaching using Online Learning (OL) methods. The assignment will

focus on subjects from Grade 7 to the Grade 9 range. Which grades

and courses to be taught will be determined by enrollment numbers at

this program level

A working knowledge of, or be willing to quickly learn, the

technology needed to deliver the online portion of an educational

program. (ie. Zoom Whiteboard, BrightSpace, Google Education, FileMaker,

Adobe Acrobat, social media channels.)

An understanding and commitment to the intermediate/middle

school philosophy and willingness to adapt that philosophy to an OL and

blended learning environment.

Knowledge of OL course offerings and procedures would be an asset.

Aware of BC MoE Intermediate School Curriculum. Also, be able to

realize the Ministry of Education initiatives dealing with 21st Century

and personalized learning in an OL and blended learning environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well

with students, parents and staff members in both face to face and online

environments.

Demonstrated ability to work in a partnership with parents/home facilitators.

A willingness to incorporate a variety of online learning

strategies aligned with best practice current in the online

learning field in their teaching methodologies.

The ability to set up a learning environment that supports

active engagement among learners and between student and educator

through asynchronous and synchronous strategies and through

project-based learning.

Open to the idea of team teaching several grades in collaboration with one or more teachers.

A willingness to develop a social online environment for students to interact and learn within.

The ability to design a course of study for students on an open learning program or students requiring an IEP/SLP

The ability to carry out a variety of assessments including

classroom and virtual classroom observation, administration and

interpretation of norm-referenced tests, curriculum-based assessment and

diagnostic teaching methods in an OL environment. A commitment to work

with parents in the development and evaluation of a child's learning

program and progress.

Ability to use online technology in the instructional process and reporting procedures.

Willing to explore and use technology in a transformative way to

improve the student's educational experience (as defined by the SAMR

model for example.) Previous experience in the use of transformative

educational technology would be a compelling asset.

A working knowledge of Performance-Based Assessment, Balanced Literacy, and

blended/structured writing process, and the SMART Learning process

Is willing to learn about and explore new and tried ways of

helping students learn effectively and personally in an OL environment.

Be committed to continuous professional learning.

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

$2,947 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)

Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $63,492 - $108,576

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:

Sean Thomas, Principal, The Key Learning Centre or

Please note:

All applications with relevant documentation must be made through

Make A Future for consideration for the position

About School District 60

School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.

School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools with School District No. 60 (Peace River North). The district's schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.

School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St. John, BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The region's economy is prosperous and expanding. Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.

Why School District 60

Professional development opportunities

Supportive culture of teacher collaboration

Curriculum and teacher supports

French Immersion, music, & outdoor education programs

Advanced technology facilities and resources

Progressive and growing district

Innovative educational practices

School District No. 60 (Fort St John)

Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4