Learning Assistance Teacher

<p>It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.

The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada).

Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.

There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).

Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff.

We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.</p> <p><strong>LEARNING ASSISTANCE TEACHER</strong></p> <p><strong>Elementary / Middle/Secondary Schools</strong></p> <p> Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District No.

23) in Kelowna, BC invites applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for positions in Learning Assistance as per School District Policy #505 and #505R for full and part time temporary contracts, and Teachers Teaching on Call (TTOC) positions.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Applicants must:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>have a Masters Degree or post graduate diploma in Special Education / Inclusive Education;</p> </li> <li> <p>possess a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate.</p> <p><strong>Applicants must also</strong>:</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>be prepared to work with students who demonstrate a wide range of learning and behavioural need;</p> </li> <li> <p>coordinate and administer assessments, and maintain detailed records;</p> </li> <li> <p>be prepared to provide direct and indirect service within classrooms;</p> </li> <li> <p>be prepared to plan collaboratively with students, parents, teachers and support staff to develop appropriate plans to ensure the student learning (IEP/AIP);</p> </li> <li> <p>have experience in differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of all students;</p> </li> <li> <p>be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voice-mail, e-mail, websites, MyEd BC) for communication, planning, classroom instruction and reporting purposes;</p> </li> <li> <p>be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan </p> <p><strong>Preference will be given to those applicants who</strong>:</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>have training and/or experience as a Learning Assistance teacher;</li> <li>are able to administer assessments such as Woodcock Johnson, Key Math, Jerry Johns, WISC;</li> <li>can collect data for the purpose of completing a "Functional Behaviour Assessment";</li> <li>have experience using PM Benchmarks, Read Naturally, Kurzweil, Touch Math and Trevor Caulkins Power of 10 Math;</li> <li>have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment for Learning).</li> </ul> <p>The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.</p> <p> Please complete an online application and include a cover letter, resume, undergrad degree and Bachelor of Education degree, along with corresponding transcripts, BC teaching certificate, TQS card, evaluation reports, and letters of reference.</p> <p>Please contact Monique West at <a></a> to inform her of your completed application.</p>