On-Call Indigenous Support Teacher

School District No. 63 is looking for Indigenous Support Teachers to join our On-Call list.

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

Two years successful classroom experience

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

IN ACCORDANCE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION EXEMPTION SECTION 19(2), PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH INDIGNEOUS ANCESTRY WHO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL HISTORY AND CULTURE, THE APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO RELATE POSITIVELY WITH THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS.

T o Apply

This posting is open to both internal and external candidates. External candidates can apply online via Make a Future www.makeafuture.com or send your cover letter and resume to hr_teaching@saanichschools.ca. We thank all candidates in advance for applying, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All postings close at 10:00 am on the listed closing date unless otherwise specified.