-111 1.0 FTE Temporary GradesLearning Support Teacher …, Courtenay

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.Temporary Position– 1.0 FTE Grades K-9 Learning Support Teacher

Learning Support teachers work with students who have low incidence challenges, behavioural/mental health issues and learning disabilities. They play an active role in the identification and assessment of students, 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 adapt/modify instructional content or materials. They also provide direct remedial instruction.Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Special Education (e.g., post‑degree diploma program, Special Education concentration) Required Qualifications

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 students.Experience in preparing adapted and modified curriculum. Knowledge of early literacy interventions. Experience with educational software to support student learning 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 materials.Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team (including school district professional and paraprofessional staff, parents and community agency staff). Ability to work as a member of the School‑Based Team. Ability to case‑manage and problem‑solve. Ability to provide training for, to organize and to direct the work of educational assistants and to assist principals with scheduling.Successful teaching experience at the elementary level and understanding of elementary curriculum K-9. Salary

Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation. (Information available upon request.) Equal Opportunity Statement

School District 71 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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