Temporary FTE Skills ; SFL Teacher

Position: Temporary 1.0 FTE Skills for Life (SFL) Teacher
School District 72 is seeking a temporary 1.0 FTE Skills for Life (SFL) Teacher at Southgate Middle School in Campbell River. The role involves supporting secondary‑aged students who meet the criteria for the SFL program and contributing to inclusive practices across the district.

Qualifications

A Diploma or Degree in Special Education, with coursework in areas such as Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Math Remediation, Exceptional Children, Behaviour Interventions, and Assessment and Evaluation; training to use Level B assessment tools.

At least two years of successful classroom teaching experience at the appropriate level.

Extensive knowledge and practice in modification and adaptation strategies for various levels of student performance and in designing remediation techniques for students with complex learning profiles.

Experience working with students in an alternate setting.

Demonstrated skills in time management and record keeping; interpersonal, verbal, and written communication; conflict resolution; and collaboration.

A demonstrated philosophy that supports integration and inclusion for students with special needs.

Demonstrated ability to advocate for students with inclusive needs.

Ability to collaboratively develop, implement, and evaluate an IEP in consultation with classroom teachers, parents, students, district personnel, and community professionals.

An understanding of computer technology and experience with students with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Demonstrated leadership in working as a team member with students, staff, educational assistants, and parents.

Ability to design and implement an effective life skills and academic program for secondary‑aged children who have met the criteria for the SFL Program.

Proven skills in meeting the diverse behavioural and emotional needs of secondary‑aged children, and the ability to take a leadership role in the scheduling and training of staff involved in the program.

An understanding of trauma‑informed practice.

An understanding of assessment for learning and the ability to demonstrate its applications in designing differentiated instructional strategies for use in classrooms and other learning situations.

Ability to demonstrate how current practices align with SD72 learning beliefs.

Benefits

Professional development and growth opportunities.

Opportunity to grow your career in a small district.

Progressive leadership team.

Positive collegial culture with a strong sense of community.

Employment Equity
We value diversity and are an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and to creating an accessible work environment for all employees.

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