The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.
The Districts mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.
Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.
Salary is based on TQS category and years of experience, ranging from $60,625 - $106,217. Inclusion Team/Learning Support Teacher
Competition: T-24-582
Location/Dept.: Gray Elementary FTE 1.0Start Date: As soon as possibleTerm of Employment: Term Specific to June 30, 2025 or return of incumbentPosted: November 12, 2024
Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 19, 2024 The Inclusion Team Elementary Teacher uses strength-based and trauma informed approaches and a universal design framework to support classroom teachers and support staff working with students exhibiting unique learning challenges with an emphasis on students with Ministry of Education Special Needs designations Physically Dependent (A), Deafblind (B), Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disability (C), Physical Disability or Chronic Health (D), Visual Impairment (E), Deaf or Hard of Hearing (F), Autism (G), "Mild Intellectual Disability" (K).
The Inclusion Team Elementary Teacher collaborates with elementary classroom teachers to support student success in the classroom environment and based on the students individual strengths and stretches, provides individualized opportunities for students to develop the core competencies.
The Inclusion Team Elementary Teacher acts as case manager; developing and implementing education plans such as Individual Education Plans and Positive Behavior Support Plans. This teacher enables student access to prevention and intervention related supports and services as per student social, emotional, physical, mental well-being. This teacher coordinates specialized services such as occupational therapy and physiotherapy services. This teacher liaises with Learning Services personnel and outside agencies in support of students and families.
Qualifications Diploma or Masters in the area of Inclusive Education preferred OR at least three courses in inclusive education in the area of ASD, intellectual disability and physical impairment.
Successful elementary level teaching experience.
Experience using a strength-based approach and a UDL framework to enable student access to curriculum learning in the classroom environment.
Experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans, Safety Plans and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Current CPI training an asset.All required documents must be submitted in your application which include: resume
cover letter copy of valid/pending BC Teaching Certificate
additional/supporting documentationFor more information on this position, please email Shannon Hunt, District Principal of Human Resources and Teaching Staff at shunt@deltaschools.ca.
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