GRADE 5 – GODSON ELEMENTARY

TEMPORARY – 22 JANUARY 2018-30 JUNE 2018

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The Abbotsford School District provides instruction to over 19,000 students in kindergarten to grade twelve. The district employs approximately 2,200 teachers, administrators and support staff who are all dedicated to delivering leading-edge instruction for students.

If you have recently graduated from your PDP program, or are an experienced teacher with a background in the elementary (intermediate level) we invite you to apply to our district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Elementary teacher training with practicum work at the Intermediate level.
  • Must be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Intermediate program.
  • Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and recent experience with a balanced literacy program including guided reading and assessment.
  • Advanced coursework, diploma or degree in special populations (Aboriginal Education, Learning Services, English Language Learners, Social Emotional Learning) as asset.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and the implementation of high impact instructional strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize curriculum, learning spaces, individualized programs
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the changing dynamics of a classroom or small groups of learners
  • Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be able to communicate complex or sensitive issues in a positive manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage themselves, learners and others in a conflict situation.
  • Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to a team environment and a highly collaborative atmosphere.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage learners at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to use assessment as an effective tool for learning and charting progress.
  • Demonstrated ability to model safe, caring and inclusive behaviour and commitment to the success of all learners.
  • Experience working with difficult to reach students and families or students and families in crisis.
  • Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum report(s).
  • Effective written and oral interpersonal skills.
  • A highly effective team member.
  • Eligible for B.C. Certification.

Interested applicants should submit an application package to the Human Resources Department at: Please ensure your application package includes the following:

  1. Cover letter
  2. A resume of qualifications and experience
  3. Application Form
  4. Copies of latest teacher evaluations and/or final practicum evaluation reports
  5. Letters of reference
  6. Copies of your University transcripts to date (Photocopies are acceptable)
  7. BC Teacher Regulations Branch Certificate and TQS card
  8. Name of three most recent referees in a supervisory position (who have observed you teach– (Administrators/Faculty Associates/School Associate)