Temporary 0.5 FTE Learning Services Teacher at Seymour Heights Elementary

NATURE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Seymour Heights Elementary School provides meaningful learning experiences for all students, based on a culture of individual and collective success.The staff work collaboratively on school wide goals as outlined in our School Plan. Particularly we are interested in meeting the needs and building capacity in all learners by expanding and enhancing our (1) assessment practices, (2) SEL, and (3) inclusion and diversity. There are opportunities to be part of leadership committees. The schedule for this LST position is to be determined.NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Education Degree in Elementary Education.

Successful experience teaching at the Elementary level.

Masters Degree or Diploma in Special Education.

Successful completion of a university Level B testing course and related intervention courses.

Successful experience and demonstrated ability in using Ministry Special Education criteria to set up and implement adapted and modified programs.

Successful experience and demonstrated ability in creating extensive, individualized education plan for students.

Demonstrated skill in developing instructional and behavioral strategies to assist classroom teachers.

Strong communication skills in dealing with parents, teachers and School Based Resource Team members. Knowledge and experience in adapting and or modifying instruction for students who have developmental disabilities such as autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES and EXPERIENCE Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated teaching ability.

Comprehensive understanding of curriculum coupled with demonstrated ability to interpret curriculum appropriately to accommodate individual differences.

Demonstrated ability to design and implement a variety of assessment practices to measure and monitor student progress effectively.

Demonstrated ability to organize for instruction to maximize student potential.

Confidence and proficiency in using instructional organizers, concepts, and strategies that actively engage all students in learning.

Knowledge and demonstrated ability to structure and organize instructional strategies to enhance academic learning time.

Practical knowledge of district initiatives in reading so that reading skills and strategies can be taught explicitly across the curriculum to insure reading success.

Strategies to identify learning difficulties early, understand obstacles to learning, and implement effective intervention to maximize academic success.

Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant computer technologies to teaching and learning.

Excellent written and oral communication.

Evidence of personal initiative and strong work ethic.

Demonstrated successful and creative classroom experience.

Demonstrated ability to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to the needs and demands of the profession.

Willingness to be involved in professional development, with an ongoing commitment to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff to enhance the school as a learning community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Possession of a BC Teaching Certificate

Membership in the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.

A member of the North Vancouver Teachers Association and the BC Teachers Federation.