Learning Assistance Teacher

Learning Assistance Teacher (Elementary / Middle/Secondary Schools)
Central Okanagan Public Schools (School District No. 23) in Kelowna, BC invites applications for Learning Assistance positions per School District Policy #505 and #505R for full and part time temporary contracts, and Teachers Teaching on Call (TTOC) positions.

Applicants Must

have a Masters Degree or post graduate diploma in Special Education / Inclusive Education;

possess a British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate.

Applicants Must Also

be prepared to work with students who demonstrate a wide range of learning and behavioural need;

coordinate and administer assessments, and maintain detailed records;

be prepared to provide direct and indirect service within classrooms;

be prepared to plan collaboratively with students, parents, teachers and support staff to develop appropriate plans to ensure the student learning (IEP/AIP);

have experience in differentiating and providing inclusive learning opportunities that reflect the unique needs and interests of all students;

be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers, Smartboards, digital portfolios, voice-mail, e-mail, websites, MyEd BC) for communication, planning, classroom instruction and reporting purposes;

be prepared to participate in the implementation of the school level Collaborative Model of Support and the district Strategic Plan.

Preference Will Be Given To Those Applicants Who

have training and/or experience as a Learning Assistance teacher;

are able to administer assessments such as Woodcock Johnson, Key Math, Jerry Johns, WISC;

can collect data for the purpose of completing a "Functional Behaviour Assessment";

have experience using PM Benchmarks, Read Naturally, Kurzweil, Touch Math and Trevor Caulkins Power of 10 Math;

have training/experience in the use of Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion-referenced grading, Assessment for Learning).

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

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