Teacher - Literacy Specialist

3 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada York Region District School Board Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Teacher - Literacy Specialist to join our team at the York Region District School Board. As a key member of our educational community, you will play a vital role in supporting the development of literacy skills in students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement literacy programs and strategies to support students with diverse learning needs
  • Collaborate with teachers and other educational staff to design and deliver professional development opportunities
  • Provide coaching and support to teachers to enhance their literacy instruction and assessment practices
  • Stay up-to-date with best practices in literacy education and share knowledge with colleagues
  • Contribute to the development of curriculum and instructional materials
Requirements
  • Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
  • Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach identified subjects
  • Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet diverse student needs
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organization skills
  • Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning
  • Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community
  • Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
  • Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term
  • Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff
  • Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that maintain student dignity
  • Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
  • Ability to plan and facilitate in-services or collaboration sessions
  • Demonstrated high level of self-regulation and professionalism
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies
  • Strong skills/familiarity with district reading assessments
  • Experience and willingness to support literacy initiatives
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Language Arts curriculum
  • Experience utilizing data to identify and address learning needs
  • Possess current knowledge of programs, support services, classroom resources, and issues related to vulnerable learners
  • Maintain a current knowledge base of research in early literacy
  • Ability to plan and model lessons in classrooms
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Experience and demonstrated knowledge in successfully planning Literacy instruction with the UDL framework
  • Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement Literacy learning plans
  • Willingness to work in a collaborative model with LS staff and schools
  • Ability to use technology as part of the role
  • Strong background in district/appropriate learning resources
  • Demonstrated experience in designing, facilitating, or co-facilitating professional development opportunities
  • Ability to participate in meetings, in-services, and workshops
  • Understanding of adult learners
  • Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and First Peoples Principles of Learning
  • Reading recovery training and/or post-graduate courses in literacy development or equivalent
  • Travel is required, therefore a reliable vehicle is needed
What We Offer
  • Compensation: $2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB, and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas
  • $2,947 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
  • Salary as per collective agreement
  • Current salary grid is $63,492 - $108,576
  • Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance

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