Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.

Job Posting: Posting Detail Posting:

T2425/030

Description:

Indigenous Support K-12 ONLINE

Start Date:

01-Jul-2024

End Date: Date Posted:

02-May-2024

Closing Date:

07-May-2024 10:00

Location

Position

Assignment Type

FTE

South Island Distance Ed

Continuing Teacher

Continuing

0.2500

*Please note: This position has also been posted externally.

MOBILITY POSTING

Online Learning qualifications required, and must be on file with HR by the middle of August.

Qualifications

All postings require:

A valid BC Teaching Certificate

Commitment to support the full range of student abilities

Effective communication skills with students, parents and colleagues

Commitment to continuing professional development

Successful experience with adapting and modifying materials for a diversity of learners

Working knowledge of using computing technology to support learning

A commitment to the Principles of Inclusive Schools and Principles of Learning

Specific to this posting:

Bachelor of Education

Knowledge of local Saanich Indigenous Communities

Significant leadership experience, preferably in relation to developing and enhancing Indigenous community and cultural awareness

Demonstrated successful experience acting as a role model for and working with Indigenous students supporting them in literacy, numeracy and the development of learning and life skills

Demonstrated proficiency in developing connections and partnerships with Indigenous Communities and raising cultural awareness in school

Effective communication skills, demonstrated through positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community

Strong administrative skills to manage the ongoing documentation processing requirements associated with the Indigenous Support Program

Successful completion of 'Teaching and Learning Online' course or demonstrated expertise and experience teaching in an online learning environment

Demonstrated ability in online curriculum development and delivery in accordance with the Standards for K-12 distributed learning in B.C.

Demonstrated comfort/skill in communicating in person, by telephone or online with students and parents

Must be fully conversant with current research related to the integration of technology and appropriate pedagogy for distributed learning teaching and learning

Experienced in the use of educational technologies for teaching and learning, especially course management software, asynchronous and synchronous distance delivery software

Applicants who have not demonstrated education or experience in online teaching will be responsible for completing a 100-hour preparatory online course (teaching and learning online and building DL environments) that is recommended by SIDES.

Pursuant to the District's Special Program approval, section 42(3) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry who can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to Indigenous culture and ancestry. (Such individuals are strongly encouraged to self-identify on their application). Please see LOU 109 - Equity Agreement

Please Note: Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All postings close at 10:00 am on the listed closing date unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact hr_teaching@saanichschools.ca