School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:-13 elementary schools

-1 middle school

-1 K-10 school

-4 secondary schools

-2 K-12 schools

-online learning and blended programs

-an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $61,522 to $108,126, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) has a vacancy for a 0.6 FTE Continuing Middle School Years teacher with our Homelinks Program in Creston, BC.

This position will facilitate blended learning for middle years students in the Creston Elev8 Homelinks program. This will involve implementation of all aspects of the students learning program, including parent supported at home learning, full program activities, as well as regular support for both the student and the parent. A key responsibility, in collaboration with parents, is the creation of the students learning plans.As Elev8 Homelinks is a Distributed Learning program, applicant must be aware of existing DL policies and procedures, both at the district level, and the provincial level. Experience with a blended learning model also an asset.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor of Education

A valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch

For more information, please contact Ken Wiens, District Principal, at kenneth.wiens@sd8.bc.ca School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants. *While we appreciate all applications, we will contact only those who have been shortlisted.

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