24-23 Distributed Learning Support Teacher/Grad Coach (NESS)

Internal/External

Competition #24-23

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Distributed Learning Support Teacher/Grad Coach

Nisga'a Elementary Secondary School

Nisga’a School District No. 92 invites applications for a Distributed Learning Support Teacher/Grad Coach at Nisga'a Elementary Secondary School. Reporting directly to the principal, this is a full-time position starting as soon as possible.

Nisga’a School District is located in the majestic and breathtakingly beautiful Nass valley in northwestern British Columbia. The district encompasses the traditional treaty territory of the Nisga’a Nation along the Nass River. People from around the world are drawn to Nisga’a lands to experience diverse outdoor explorations, including the volcano, Lava Bed Park, natural hot springs, fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking/canoeing, biking, sledding, etc., as well as to encounter Nisga’a culture.

This unique teaching position will work to support students taking courses through provincial distributed learning schools and assist students in completing their graduation requirements in their final semester.

If you are interested in joining our journey, you will engage in unparalleled opportunities and experiences that will enrich you personally and professionally.

Additional incentives:

• Moving allowance
• Rent rebates/subsidies, furnished, affordable housing ($350 to $600 depending on size)
• Competitive salary ($61,942 to $111,226)
• Recruitment and Retention allowance for all teachers ($2,947 paid over 10 months of the school year, based on FTE).
• Mentoring and coaching for new teachers.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated:

• Have University qualifications and experience teaching junior and senior high school math, junior science and career life connections (CLC)
• Have experience in supporting the delivery of courses through a course management system such as Moodle, StudyForge, Brightspace and Office 365
• Have the ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including student performance observation, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced instruments, curriculum-based assessment, self-assessment and diagnostic teaching methods
• Be able to teach other graduation program courses as required
• Have experience in developing personalized learning plans with parents
• Be familiar with the BC Grad Program to effectively provide academic counsel to students
• Have a strong understanding of the principles of Distributed Learning Education
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work collaboratively with the school staff, parents and broader community
• Be committed to working as a cooperative, collaborative member of a school wide instructional team attend meetings as required
• Have successful experience working with students with disabilities and diverse needs
• Be able to travel to meet with home learners

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for). Be legal to work in Canada
• Committed to following the goals and strategies outlined in the school and district framework for enhanced learning.
• Working knowledge of the learning standards, curricular competencies, and core competencies within the BC Curriculum.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those short-listed will be contacted. For further clarification please contact Charity Peal, Principal, at Nisga'a Elementary Secondary School at cpeal@nisgaa.bc.ca

Should you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact our Human Resources Department. Please include a resume and cover letter including three reference letters to the Human Resource Department at humanresources@nisgaa.bc.ca. This posting will remain open until filled.

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Jo b Posting #24-23

Human Resource Department

Nisga’a School District No. 92

Box 240

New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0

Email: humanresources@nisgaa.bc.ca