School District #33 (Chilliwack) Looking for T22-402 Temporary Part Time (60%), Indigenous Education Enhancement Teacher at Chilliwack, BC Full Time

Date Issued: November 10 , 2022

POSITION

Worksite: AD Rundle Middle School

Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time (60% – TBD)

Assignment Area(s): Indigenous Education Enhancement Teacher

Effective Date: Immediately until no later than June 30, 2023

Deadline for Applications: November 21, 2022 – 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:

• extensive academic training, professional preparation and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment at the middle school level
• 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
• teaching experience and academic training and qualifications in support of students at the middle school level
• demonstrated ability in working with teachers to develop, implement and monitor student success plans, as informed by the assessment and reporting cycle, within the core classes and/or student support services
• demonstrated evidence of strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be innovative/creative in order to support students and their families in achieving academic success
• preference will be given to candidates of indigenous descent with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of using the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning
• university coursework or other relevant academic training in indigenous studies
• proven experience supporting teachers as they learn, think and reflect on goals of the Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement
• demonstrated ability to provide leadership, co-teaching and planning, to assist classroom teachers and staff to integrate Aboriginal content into their curriculum
• demonstrated willingness to participate in a leadership role and as a collaborative member of the School Based Team
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Sto:lo culture and heritage
• proven ability to initiate and sustain work with education partners within the Indigenous community, including but not limited to First Nations, Metis Association and community education leaders
• proven ability to work collaboratively with school admin and teachers, including other Indigenous Education school staff, to develop school goals and implement designated Indigenous budgets as needed
• demonstrated awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of adolescent development
• proven ability to communicate effectively with parents, students and other school staff
• demonstrated commitment to and engagement in lifelong professional and personal learning

For Further Information Contact: Salvina Sharp, Principal (604)792-4257 or Brenda Point, District Principal, Indigenous Education (604) 794-5553