Teacher Librarian and Learning Assistance Teacher

2 months ago


Groundbirch, Canada School District #59 (Peace River South) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Teacher Librarian and Learning Assistance Teacher to join our team at McLeod Elementary School. As a key member of our school community, you will play a vital role in supporting students and staff in a collaborative model.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to plan, teach, and assess students in a variety of curriculum areas.
  • Develop, present, and enhance curriculum and skills through facilitating experiences and projects in various areas.
  • Support students and staff in a collaborative model, working collaboratively with the classroom teachers' instructional needs.
  • Work with students who display a variety of behaviors, adapting and modifying curriculum to meet their needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with academic, social, and emotional learning difficulties.
  • Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers to develop and implement school improvement plans.
Requirements
  • Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
  • Experience with adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the needs of students.
  • Experience teaching primary and intermediate/middle school/secondary students.
  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals.
  • Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team.
  • Ability to use performance standards in the area of social responsibility.
  • Acquainted with the outcomes and evaluation processes outlined in the new curriculum.
  • Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques.
  • Experience teaching in a multiage group setting.
  • Strong classroom management skills.
  • Training in teaching ELL students.
  • Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with academic, social, and emotional learning difficulties.
  • Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the school improvement plan.
  • Working knowledge of Criterion Based Referencing Assessment and Performance Based Assessment, and Balanced Literacy.
Why Join Our Team?

School District #59 (Peace River South) offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, with a focus on professional learning communities, foundations for learning, and regular professional development. Our school district resource centre provides access to thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers, and we offer support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal education, resource acquisition, and student support services.

As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including relocation allowance, northern travel allowance, and remote and rural allowance. You will also be eligible for the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction.