Temp PT - Grande Prairie, AB, Canada - 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 to 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
• 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

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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 Georgeand 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouringAlberta, 214 km west ofGrande 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