School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Teaching Vacancy

2024-2025

REPOSTED Posting Date: June 18, 2024 Competition # 24-T-44

Twin Rivers Elementary School

0.8 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST) Teacher

Temporary: September 1, 2024 June 30, 2025

Qualifications: BC Certification

Bachelor of Education with a focus on Special Education or equivalent training that includes coursework in the following areas: students with diverse abilities and disabilities, including students with ASD

assessment/testing theory and practice

strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students Previous teaching experience in Special Education at the elementary level

Previous successful experience teaching at the elementary level is preferred

Expertise in a wide range of teaching and behavioural management strategies including skill development in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and social skills

Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of diverse needs

Working knowledge of behaviour support planning and implementing safety plans

Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to help facilitate intervention programs; strong understanding of various intervention programs and strategies

Ability to set up and facilitate meetings, with school staff, itinerants, and outside agencies

Knowledge and understanding of child and youth mental health issues

Ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments to Level B

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate an IEP in consultation with classroom teacher(s), parents, students, staff and district and community resource personnel

Formal training and experience administering Woodcock Johnson IV Achievement Test battery

Working knowledge of computer-based learning software (i.e. Read and Write, EquatIO, G Suite, Moodle, Microsoft Office apps, Microsoft Sharepoint etc.)

Working knowledge of assistive software (i.e. Boardmaker, SETBC, ARC BC, Lessonpix, iPage apps etc.)

Working knowledge and ability to facilitate the use of the schools Sensory Lab.

Direct, supervise and support the work of Educational Assistants/Child Care Workers

An understanding of inclusion and how to support the school community towards this belief set/value

Ability to support, model, co-teach and collaborate around best practice to support an inclusive classroom

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills

For further information, please contact Wendy Cutler, Principal, at 250-365-8465 ext. 650.The annual salary for this position ranges from $58,579 to $108,088, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 12:00 (Noon), June 20, 2024. Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through www.makeafuture.ca Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.cc: http://www.makeafuture.ca, www.sd20.bc.ca, KCTU, Schools