Job Description

Canyon Lister Elementary School is looking for a 0.2 FTE grade 2/3 teacher to join their high performing team. This position is due to a leave

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.





Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.





The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:





13 elementary schools


1 middle school


1 K-10 school


4 secondary schools


2 K-12 schools


online learning and blended programs


an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.






The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $63,367 to $111,488, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.





The awarded applicant will have recent demonstrated successful experience working collaboratively with school staff. The awarded applicant will be innovative, creative, inclusive, and demonstrate an understanding of the BC Ed Plan and the District and school Inclusion Plan. They will be a person who is continually striving to improve pedagogy in a changing educational environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education


A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch;

Teachers applying for this position must possess the following attributes:

Willingness and ability to work closely with parents;


Ability to work with complex primary students


Ability and willingness to work closely with School Based Team.


Excellent classroom management skills;


Knowledge and use of current inclusive instructional practices and curriculum;


Demonstrated application of inclusive education practices;


Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills;


Recent, demonstrated successful experience in a primary classroom.


A demonstrated ability to work with colleagues;


Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to be flexible;


Recent training/experience in delivering a Primary education program.

The ideal candidate will be expected to:

Deliver a full and inclusive Primary program.


Employ SEL and Trauma-informed practices


Work in an atmosphere of collaboration with staff to build consistency and quality of


programs



Communicate effectively with staff and parents


Be familiar with the BC Ed plan, school district board goals and school goals


Implement school wide strategies to support the school board's student expectations,


school and class needs



Support Individual Education Plans in a collaborative team environment


Demonstrated ability to use inclusive instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners.


Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working from an inclusion perspective to address diverse learning needs.


Participate in on-going professional development and develop a personal growth plan


Demonstrate expertise in use of authentic assessment strategies


Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with others in developing school and district-based initiatives


Demonstrate knowledge of using technology to support student learning

For more information on this position - please contact Principal Jennifer Adams at jennifer.adams@sd8.bc.ca

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

While we appreciate all applications, we will contact only those who have been shortlisted.

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