Inclusion Support/Learning Assistance - T2627/327

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District Overview Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.Position - Temp…

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District Overview Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.Position - Temporary TeacherAssignment Type - Temporary FTE/Point Time - 0.6 Point Time Please be advised that this posting was vacated under Appendix C of the Staffing LOU. As such, the successful candidate will not be able to vacate this position using Appendix C as each position can only be vacated once as per clause (c): "a position vacated during the school year in accordance with this appendix cannot be vacated subsequently by another teacher in accordance with this appendix."Schedule: Tuesday - ThursdayQualifications All postings require:A valid BC Teaching CertificateCommitment to support the full range of student abilitiesEffective communication skills with students, parents and colleaguesCommitment to continuing professional developmentSuccessful experience with adapting and modifying materials for a diversity of learnersWorking knowledge of using computing technology to support learningA commitment to the Principles of Inclusive Schools and Principles of LearningRequired Qualifications:Bachelor of Education (Elementary)Post-Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in Special Education including University course work in the following (or equivalent) courses:Student ExceptionalityAssessment for Special EducationCollaboration and Consultation in Special EducationBehavioural, Social and Emotional NeedsAssistive TechnologyTeaching Students with Developmental DifficultiesDifferentiating Instruction/Inclusive ClassroomsAdvanced Assessment and InterventionFive years of demonstrated successful classroom/Instructional Support teacher experienceDesirable Characteristics/Attributes:Demonstrated use of highly successful instructional strategies in the classroom for elementary school age studentsAbility to work closely as a member of a teamEffective communication skills, demonstrated through positive relationships with students, staff and parentsPlease Note: Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All postings close at 10:00 am on the listed closing date unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact

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• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• nurturing · Preferred