T24-28 Temporary, Full Time, Grade 7/8 Generalist

Posting Number: T24-28Date Issued: March 13, 2024POSITIONWorksite: Mount Slesse Middle SchoolContract Type: Temporary, Full-Time Assignment Area(s): Grade 7/8 Generalist - Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical & Health Education, French, Fine Arts (i.e., Art, Drama), ADST (i.e., IT, Coding) and CareersEffective Date: Immediately until no later than June 30, 2024 Deadline for Applications: April 5, 2024 - 12:00 pm Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience :• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment • demonstrated experience teaching all subjected areas with specialized interest and ability in Math 7, Science 7, PHE, Careers, and French 7• understanding and commitment to current middle school philosophy:o Teaming - demonstrated ability and experience working with one or two other teachers to support a core group of studentso Advisory - dedicated instructional time with students to foster connectedness and positive relationships to support adolescent development o Exploratory - providing students the opportunity to sample high interest courseso Collaboration - ongoing inquiry-based teamwork• demonstrated use of highly successful instructional strategies and lesson designs in the classroom (i.e., A Connect, Process, Transform, Reflect approach)• willingness to use outdoor learning space as part of the extended classroom connecting place and space• willingness to use district and Ministry data sets (ACT, SNAP, FSA, PM/RR) to identify student need and drive informed teaching practice and team teacher planning• demonstrated ability and commitment to Indigenizing curriculum using the First Peoples Principles of Learning• commitment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an assigned teaching team• demonstrated use of highly successful assessment strategies in the classroom - for, of and as learning• demonstrated experience intervening, supporting, and motivating struggling learners through a Response to Intervention (RTI) lens, particularly in literacy and numeracy key concepts• demonstrated ability to recognize and acknowledge individual student differences and adjust instructional practices accordingly through informal adaptations and formal IEP’s (Individual Education Plans) • demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students in day-to-day lessons through the appropriate integration of technology • demonstrated ability to set and clarify learning standards and to establish effective classroom procedures and relationships• demonstrated excellent classroom management, behaviour management and classroom organization skills; experience with Positive Behaviour interventions and Support (PBiS) is an asset• demonstrated high energy and interpersonal skills• proven ability to inspire confidence and self-worth in adolescents• successful experience in intermediate/middle school classrooms would be an assetFor Further Information Contact: Paula Gosal, Principal (604) 824-7481