Date Issued: May 16, 2023

POSITION

Worksite: Strathcona Elementary

Contract Type: Continuing, Part-Time 60%

Assignment Area(s): Intermediate – Grade 4/5

Effective Date: September 1, 2023

Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

Deadline for Applications: May 25, 2023 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

• extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching 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
• successful experience with planning and teaching intermediate students; teaching experience with Grade 4/5 is an asset
• demonstrated ability to plan for and teach all required subjects at this grade level, to effectively address the academic and social/emotional learning needs of a diverse group of students
• experience with differentiating instruction and utilizing methods for targeting instruction selecting and adapting instructional materials to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of a diverse group of students
• knowledge of and proven experience in using current assessment practices to inform and guide instruction
• proven ability to create a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment that promotes the success of all learners
• demonstrated knowledge and proven success with effective classroom management
• commitment to implementing all aspects of the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Matrix
• knowledge and demonstrated ability in teaching a well-balanced literacy program utilizing sound teaching practices exemplified in SMART learning, the ACT, Reading/Writing Power and Write Traits
• knowledge and demonstrated ability in teaching a well-balanced numeracy program, including the use of the district’s S.N.A.P assessment
• demonstrated ability to support school and district initiatives to provide meaningful learning experiences for students including Project Based, STEM and/or Place Based Learning
• experience with implementing of high impact instructional strategies
• knowledge and demonstrated experience with First People’s Principle of Learning, differentiating instruction and use of proven Social-Emotional Learning/Self-Regulation approaches (Calm, Alert & Learning, Mind Up, Strong Kids, Zones of Regulation) are preferred
• commitment to supporting PBIS and school-wide initiatives
• demonstrated ability using technology in instruction to enhance student engagement for a wide range of abilities
• proven ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents
• proven ability as an effective team member working collaboratively with colleagues and administration and/or leading school-wide initiatives
• demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning

For Further Information Contact: Michael Kotanko, Principal or Scott Fiddes, Vice-Principal 604-792-5646