-110 0.80 FTE Temporary GradesLearning Support Teacher …, Courtenay

0.80 FTE Grades K-9 Learning Support Teacher

Learning Support teachers work with students with low incidence challenges, behavioural/mental health issues and learning disabilities. They play an active role in the identification and assessment of students. They provide support to classroom teachers to facilitate the inclusion of students in the regular classroom, assist classroom teachers with the development of I.E.P.s and collaborate with classroom teachers to design or implement instructional strategies or to adapt/modify instructional content or materials. They also provide direct remedial instruction.Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Special Education (post-degree diploma program, Special Education concentration) Candidate Requirements

Ability to provide support for students across the special needs spectrum Ability to provide instructional support for students with learning challenges Ability and qualifications to administer Level B assessments Ability to support classroom teachers with developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Education Plans and Learning Plans for non-designated studentsExperience in preparing adapted and modified curriculum Knowledge of early literacy interventions Experience with educational software such as Kurzweil Ability to develop positive behaviour supports using functional assessment practices Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to design or implement instructional strategies or adapt/modify instructional content or materialsAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team (including school district professional and paraprofessional staff, parents and community agency staff) Ability to serve as a member of the School Based Team Ability to case manage and problem solve Ability to provide training, organise, and direct the work of educational assistants, and assist principals with schedulingSuccessful teaching experience at the elementary level and understanding of elementary curriculum K-9 Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Successful applicants will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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