T24-90 Continuing Full Time, Intermediate – Grade 4/5 Teacher - British Columbia, Canada - York Region District School Board

Description

• extensive academic training, professional preparation and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment
• knowledge of and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
• demonstrated knowledge and experience of effective strategies to support the development of literacy skills at the Intermediate level; preference will be given to individuals possessing training and experience in Running Records, Balanced Literacy, Daily 5, Guided Reading, and SMART Learning and/or Reading Power
• demonstrated ability to use a variety of formative and summative assessments to plan for daily instruction
• training and experience in Math Makes Sense, Jump Math, and The SNAP to support a balanced Numeracy approach
• knowledge of and demonstrated ability in addressing the wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of children through the lens of inclusion
• demonstrated excellence in classroom management, behavioural management and organizational skills
• demonstrated strength in media literacy skills and the ability to apply skills as instructional tools to support learning in the classroom
• demonstrated willingness to work collaboratively as part of an Intermediate Team in the implementation of the B.C. curriculum and a student centered RTI model, included daily implementation of small group targeted instruction
• excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff and parents
• commitment to supporting PBS and school-wide initiatives (i.e. The Virtues Project, Student Leadership, Check –in and Classroom Circles)
• demonstrated ability in the application of current brain-based strategies as they relate to self-regulation, mindful behaviour and Social Emotional Learning
• demonstrated willingness to implement the goals and strategies of the school growth plan and a format of collective responsibility to support student achievement and SEL
• ongoing commitment to professional development and currency in the craft of teaching
• demonstrated commitment to working with students, staff, parents and administration in an open, accepting manner in order to promote a strong and caring professional learning community For Further Information Contact