Term Elementary Teacher

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Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan.

Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.

The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment and a total compensation package which includes:

• 3 Weeks’ Vacation Pay (scheduled on school closure dates)
• 15 Statutory Holidays
• Paid Winter Holiday Break
• Cultural Leave
• Discounted Silver Star lift passes
• 15 Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Pro-rated based on a ten (10) month work schedule

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Start Date: September 2026

End Date: June 30, 2027

Final date to receive applications: July 31, 2026

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references

Ensuring the future through cultural, social and economic development

The Teacher will provide a variety of experiences that foster the child's aesthetic and artistic development, emotional, social, and cultural development, intellectual and physical development. It is important to value the contributions and needs of the parents and to work in partnership with them to provide a meaningful educational program.

Reports to the Vice Principal.

• Collaborate with fellow teachers on Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Intervention Plans (IBPs), Safety Plans, attendance, report cards, and interim reports
• Curriculum development and delivery following BC Curricular Content and Competencies as set out by the Ministry of Education for BC
• Complete and adhere to yearly overviews submitted to school Vice Principal
• Manage time between grade specific instruction and class combined instruction
• Assist and team teach in other classes as well as with Language and Culture programming, as needed
• Identify ways to help and support student learning through intervention strategies
• Prepare and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBP’s), maintain records and progress reports
• Continually assess student progress and make recommendations for program changes, ensuring IEP goals are met
• Ensure students work and corrections are complete and assist students in meeting deadlines; follow up on work missed due to absences
• Classroom supervision and management and supervise field trips and other supervision duties as required
• Develop and deliver unit plans inclusive of syilx/sqilxw knowledge and land-based learning when applicable and appropriate
• Implement a student-centered learning program which enhances the explicit programs our school delivers
• Implement positive discipline when required, conflict management of student incidents
• All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties
• Perform other duties as required

• Complete student report cards and interim reports using school-wide format
• Complete formalized and standardized testing, including progress monitoring when applicable
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to develop Smart Goals, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and Safety Plans for students, and adhere to them
• Attend regular staff meetings and team-based meetings
• Must attend nsyilxcen language classes for school staff with a willingness to learn
• Attend all school-based Professional Development Days as directed
• Ensure attendance is taken daily and document daily notes
• Keep informed of current trends in the treatment of children with special needs
• Follow all guidelines as outlined in the Cultural Immersion School Handbooks
• Complete other required reports such as First Aid reports and Incident Reports, etc.
• Communicate regularly with parents to discuss student…