Continuing Special Education Teacher
Job No:
92169
Location:
Hagensborg, BC
- Are you a special education teacher with a passion for learning?
- Are you looking for an opportunity where you can see the direct, positive results of your hard work and commitment?
- Join this community school in the heart of BC and make a real difference.
A School with a Difference
Sir Alexander Mackenzie School (SAMS) is located in Hagensborg, B.C. It is home to approximately 100 students in grades 6-12. It also has an active adult education program. SAMS has a proud history of accomplishments in all areas of academic, athletic, fine arts and applied skills programs since the school was first opened in 1949. At SAMS, our close-knit team is passionate about helping children become the best that they can be.
Located in the beautiful Central Coast, SAMS offers the perfect role for a teacher who enjoys the outdoors and making a real difference in the lives of each and every one of the students in their small classes. With canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, skiing, mountain biking and much more on your doorstep, you will never be short of things to do both in and out of the classroom.
About the Opportunity
School District 49 has an opening for a continuing full-time Special Education Teacher. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of assessment, including classroom observations, administration and support functions for ELL/ESD students. This role will require you to work in both the Sir Alexander Mackenzie School and the Bella Coola Elementary School, which are located a short distance apart.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Working collaboratively with others to support the learning of students with a variety of needs
- Implementing effective research-based teaching strategies and formative assessment techniques
- Implementing extensive Individual Education Programs (IEP's) (detailing adaptations and modifications) in consultation with classroom teachers, parents, students and district resource personnel
- Supporting students designated with Chronic Health
- Supporting teachers within their classrooms to create inclusive learning environments
- Evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with special needs
- Collaborating with classroom teachers and team-teach when warranted to support the learning of special needs students
The successful candidate will have a post secondary degree in a relevant field, previous experience in a role teaching students with special education needs and be a member or be eligible to become a member of the Teacher Regulation Branch.
To excel in this role you will need to be adaptable, have excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative and organizational skills combined with a high level of compassion and empathy for students with special needs. Experience and knowledge of the Aboriginal world view will be considered an asset.
At School District 49 we are a close knit team and as a result, would like a potential candidate to work collaboratively with the inclusive education departments and school administration.
About the Benefits
This is a rare opportunity to live and work in a remote Indigenous community, that most people will never get to see. Whilst this lifestyle is not for everyone, for those that are truly open and committed to the opportunity, you will be offered a life-changing experience in which you will see the direct, positive impact you are making to the lives of children in the community on a daily basis.
School District 49 will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary in line with experience. In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Full medical, dental and vision
- Disability
- RRSP
- Travel expenses in and out of the valley
- Relocation assistance
- Housing allowance
- Stipends for first aid and administrative tasks
- Further education opportunities
At School District 49, we are fully committed to the development of our team and as a result, if you are the successful candidate you will have the opportunity for a continuing career with a team that is passionate about working with children and adolescents with special needs. To ensure your continuing personal development, School District 49 offers professional development as well as educational opportunities for staff that want to pursue further education in a related field.
If you are a dedicated teacher who is ready to see the positive impact of your passion for teaching and education - apply now.