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K-7 LEARNING RESOURCE TEACHER Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”
Richmond School District operates 38 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education, and several additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 21,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff.
The Richmond School District is currently seeking a full-time Elementary Learning Resource teacher for our Errington Learning Centre.
A full-time Learning Resource Teacher is required to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate and effective individualized educational programs at the ELC. This position is based on the best practices framework for students with complex support needs who currently benefit from a smaller learning environment with the goal to return to their mainstream inclusive school community. Each student’s individualized goals include developing improved self-regulation, communication skills, social/emotional development and foundational academic skills. The Errington Learning Centre is located at Errington Elementary. This multi-dimensional position requires a very adaptable, collegial individual to work in a specialized position. Other duties and responsibilities may also be assigned as necessary in response to the changing needs of the District.
Expectations And Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- be an experienced Learning Resource Teacher
- have demonstrated experience and ability in supporting students with complex needs and behavioural challenges
- have demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate and effective Individualized Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and Employee Safety Plans
- be flexible and work collaboratively with the ELC team and district staff including SLP, OT, Behaviour Consultants, and Inclusion Support Team
- demonstrate outstanding communication skills and commitment to building positive relationships, collaboration, and teamwork in working with parents and staff
- be willing to engage ongoing training and learning, including NVIC/CPI training
Qualifications
- Fully qualified Learning Resource Teacher with recent, relevant experience addressing a wide range of student support needs
- Demonstrated skills of planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating appropriate and effective individualized educational programs which are based on the best practices framework for students with significant learning and/or behaviour challenges
- Demonstrated competence in collaborating with educational assistants and other relevant personnel for student programming and supports
- Demonstrated competencies in designing and implementing individualized programming needs, case management and effective schedules
- Possess exceptional organization, time management, communication, and prioritizing skills
For further information please contact Braunwyn Thompson, Director of Instruction – Inclusive Learning (bthompson@sd38.bc.ca) or Andrew Ferguson, Principal, Errington Elementary and ELC (aferguson@sd38.bc.ca).
The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.
We appreciate the submission of all applicants but advise ONLY those selected for an interview will be contacted.
