Date Issued: April 17, 2024 POSITION
Worksite: Learning Services / Various Schools
Contract Type : Temporary, Part Time (60%) Secondment
Assignment Area(s): Assessment and Instruction Coach Literacy Focus (Middle/Secondary)
Salary Range: $50,000 to $107,000 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)
Effective Date: September 1, 2024 to not later than June 30, 2026
Please Note:
1. The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.
2. Due to the specialized nature of this position, the successful applicant, if currently a continuing appointee with Chilliwack School District, may be "seconded" to this position thereby having the assurance to return to his/her former position.
Deadline for Applications: April 25, 2024Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:
The Curriculum Support Teacher Middle/Secondary Literacy - will work directly with teachers and students throughout the school district. The scope of this work will include, but is not limited to, the implementation, interpretation, and impact of supporting a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction in the classroom. The successful applicant will be planning and delivering this support as push-in, in-service working closely with other members of the curriculum department team as well as school based teams of teachers.
extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in all areas of this teaching assignment
knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Educations current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
a minimum of 5 years of recent successful classroom teaching experience at the elementary and/or middle levels
demonstrated success in as curriculum support teacher and mentoring other teachers
demonstrated ability to link content, assessment practices and learning that aligns with a comprehensive literacy program
demonstrated understanding of competency-based instruction and assessment
demonstrated knowledge of and experience in using the First Peoples Principles of Learning in lesson planning and design
demonstrated willingness to team teach in classrooms throughout the district
demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with educators at multiple grade levels
demonstrated experience in supporting professional learning at the school or district levels.
demonstrated ability and experience in using sound lesson design and differentiating instructional strategies
demonstrated effective use of ACT in planning for instruction of reading comprehension and thinking
demonstrated ability and experience in assessing student learning and using assessment to drive practice
demonstrated knowledge of and experience with District and/or provincial literacy assessments (PM Benchmarks, Lit 10 exam, FSA)
demonstrated ability and experience in using technology to support student and teacher learning
demonstrated ability to participate as an effective member of a team and to provide service to others
demonstrated evidence of effective interpersonal skills
demonstrated ability to organize, plan and complete multiple tasks
demonstrated knowledge of and experience in meeting the goals of the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement
applicants must possess a valid BC Drivers License and have the use of a vehicleFor Further Information Contact: Shawna Petersen, District Principal of Assessment & Instruction (604) 794-5553