Indigenous Support - Saanichton, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Saanichton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Job Posting:
Posting Detail

Posting:

T2324/032
Description:
Indigenous Ed
Literacy
Start Date:
01Jul2023
End Date:

Date Posted:

04May2023
Closing Date:
09May :00
Location

Position

Assignment Type

FTE

Indigenous Education

Continuing Teacher
Continuing
Qualifications

All postings require:

A valid BC Teaching Certificate
Commitment to support the full range of student abilities
Effective communication skills with students, parents and colleagues
Commitment to continuing professional development
Successful experience with adapting and modifying materials for a diversity of learners
Working knowledge of using computing technology to support learning
A commitment to the Principles of Inclusive Schools and Principles of Learning

Specific to this posting:

Bachelor of Education (Elementary)
Two years successful classroom experience at the elementary
level
Knowledge of local Saanich Indigenous Communities
Significant leadership experience, preferably in relation to developing and enhancing Indigenous community and cultural awareness
Demonstrated successful experience acting as a role model for and working with Indigenous students supporting them in literacy, numeracy and the development of learning and life skills
Demonstrated proficiency in developing connections and partnerships with Indigenous Communities and raising cultural awareness in school
Effective communication skills, demonstrated through 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 Program

Preference will be given to those applicants who:

have a minimum of 2 years classroom teaching experience from Kindergarten to Grade 5;

- have literacy intervention training, skills and experience at the primary level
- 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;
- ability to demonstrate strong leadership in all areas of Indigenous Education;
- knowledge of the WSANEC culture, local protocols, and current issues of concern to persons of Indigenous ancestry, including members of the WSANEC Nation and those of other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit backgrounds;
- readiness to work as a member of the Indigenous Education team including working with Elementary 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 communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and community agencies.

Posted On
May 04, 2023

Closing Date & Time
May 09, :00 AM PST/PDT

Job Type
Part Time

Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Location
Saanichton BC