THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 (ABBOTSFORD)

POSTING: TEACHING POSITION

DATE:23 MAY 2017 TIME: 10:00 A.M.

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POSTING REFERENCE NO: T 18 TEL 023 REG SCHOOL: CLEARBROOK ELEMENTARY

COMMENCEMENT DATE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2017 F.T.E.: 1.0

CONTRACT: CONTINUING

Position

TEACHER - ELEMENTARY

ELL(ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS) SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Teacher training including majorpracticum work at the Elementarylevel.
  • Demonstrated understanding of essential learning outcomes within the curriculum.
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching ELL learners from Kindergarten to Grade 5.
  • Coursework in linguistics, second language acquisition, ELL methodology and cross-cultural education desired.
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate from an accredited program is required.
  • Punjabi language an asset.
  • PLC experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with using the co-teaching model.
  • Coursework or inservice with Dr. Gini Rojas is preferred.
  • Training and/or experience with Response to Intervention model preferred/asset.
  • Second language experience an asset .
  • Demonstrated leadership in ELL.
  • Experience in mentoring a TESL student teacher an asset.
  • Experience with international program students.
  • Demonstrated record keeping skills.
  • Successful teaching experience at the Primary and Intermediate level.
  • Advanced coursework, diploma or degree in special populations (Aboriginal Education, Learning Services, English Language Learners, Social Emotional Learning) an 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.
  • Successful recent teaching evaluation or practicum report(s).
  • Effective written and oral interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated experience as a highly effective team member.
  • Eligible for B.C. Certification.

POSTING CLOSES:DATE: 26 MAY 2017TIME: 10:00 A.M.