Job Description

Description of Assignment

Tsilhqot'in Language and Culture


Full time, continuing. This position will provide instruction to students at both campuses from Grade 7-12.

Special Qualifications Required

Preference will be given to applicants with a Professional Teaching Certificate. Applicants who hold (or are eligible to hold) a Tsilhqot'in Language Certificate may also be considered. Oral and written fluency in Tsilhqot'in Language Be current with traditional activities and culture Have successful experience working in a classroom Be able to produce, use lesson plans and overviews and organize resources for class Be able to assess, evaluate and give feedback to students and parents on their work; this will include report cards Expected to work with a school team to further students' educational goals Expected to continue learning by attending language/culture courses and workshops and other professional development activities

Salary

The salary of this assignment is based on our current salary grid. The current salary range is $59, 7110.00 to $109, 520.00 per annum, paid over 10 months. Verification of your TQS and previous experience is required prior to confirming salary.

Local Area Information and Application Details

School District No. 27 operates in the Cariboo-Chilcotin of BC, on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Peoples. We commit to supporting our new teachers (those with 0-2 years of experience) by facilitating a structured mentorship program. Teachers who desire mentorship but who have more than 2 years experience will qualify for mentorship based on the provisions within our collective agreement.


We also believe in providing Professional Development beyond the provisions of our collective agreement. The District has engaged in long term contracts with several (up to 6) educational leaders. Teachers can expect to see the educational leaders in our District, up to 2 days prior to a Professional Development Day, offering hands on coaching both in the classroom and in sessions (evening or during the Professional Development Day).


Our local teachers' union, the Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers' Association, also boasts strong collective agreement language regarding Professional Development as well as financial support for their members to engage in opportunities.

Relocation allowance may be offered with this position.

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer.