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.Position Description: The English Language Learner Teacher is a member of district Staff working under the direction of the Director of Instruction, Inclusive Education or designate. The English Language Learner Teacher works collaboratively with district and school staff in building capacity to support English language learning in the classroom for Ministry of Education and Child Care funded English language learners. This position requires an enthusiastic, high energy, experienced and dedicated educator. This assignment is a district teaching position with responsibilities to schools and staff throughout the Creston Family of Schools.Schedule:

Minimum work schedule is from 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. The posting is 3 days one week and 2 days the following week (0.50FTE). Days of the week will be determined with the Director; however, the schedule determined will be consistent throughout the year. Due to district travel, meetings, and work commitments, schedule adjustments will arise and will be determined by the Director of Instruction or designate. Travel throughout the district is required.Competencies:

?Highly collaborative

?Critical and analytical thinking

?Inquiry mindset

?Independent and initiative driven

?High level of integrity and problem solving skills

?Demonstrated curiosity, innovation, enthusiasm and leadership as it pertains to teaching and learningQualifications:

1. Professional teaching certificate as recognized by the BC Ministry of Education.

2. Preferred possession of a Masters in curriculum or a related discipline.

3. Exemplary teaching record.

4. Extensive training and background in ELL education.

5. Sound demonstrated use of formative and summative assessment strategies.

6. Exemplary interpersonal, organizational and consultation skills.

7. Possession of a current valid BC Drivers License.Specific Additional Qualifications:

An advanced certificate (TESOL or equivalent) and/or a combination of specialized advanced relevant university-level graduate coursework and experience teaching English Language Learners that demonstrate the following:

?Methodology and appropriate approaches for teaching ELL

?Applied linguistics

?First and second/additional language acquisition/learning

?Language assessment/testing theory and practice

?Cross-cultural communication, understandings, sensitivity, and strategies

?Multicultural studies

?Adapting instruction to meet the diverse language needs of studentsIn addition, the following experiences are preferred:

?Experience living in another culture for a period of time,

?Participating in cross-cultural communication opportunities

?Learning an additional language (long-term study)

?Demonstrated experience of sustained efforts to bridge cultural gapsReporting structure:

The District English Language Learner teacher reports to the Director of Instruction, Inclusive Education, with direct supervision under the District Principal of Inclusion, Early Learning and Child Care.

For more information, please contact Assistant Superintendent Deanna Holitzki at deanna.holitzki@sd8.bc.ca School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

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