SCHOOL: Southern Okanagan Secondary School

POSTING: #26 - 2024/25

POSITION: Secondary English Teacher (May Include Social Studies)

APPOINTMENT: 1.0 FTE Temporary

DURATION: September 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 Qualifications Required: degree in secondary education with a major in English or Social Studies;

recent successful classroom experience teaching at the secondary level in the subject areas;

ability to adapt curriculum, programs, and instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students;

ability to model, teach and foster social, emotional and cultural awareness;

knowledge of current 21st century pedagogy and assessment practices;

demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professional community at the school and district level;

effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;

ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs; and

BC Professional Teaching Certificate and current eligibility for Teacher Qualification Service card.CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3:00 PM, April 29, 2024.

For further information please contact the principal at

(250) 498-4931 or tharring@sd53.bc.ca.

Please review and follow Application Guidelines on our website: Click HereExternal and internal candidates are welcome to apply to SD53 postings.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category.

( Link to: July 1, 2024 Salary Grid ).

Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer-initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.