TWO (2) Temp FT (1.0) District Literacy Support Teacher (2025-26)
at School District 60 Peace River North
Fort St. John, BC, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 14 Apr, 2025 | USD 65397 Annual | 15 Jan, 2025 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
Position Description
TWO (2) temporary full time (1.0) District Literacy Support Teachers are required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective
September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The assignment will be at Learning
Services working in the Curriculum Department. Work in schools across
the district is also part of this role. The role of a Literacy Support
Teacher is to demonstrate leadership in literacy by supporting district
literacy initiatives, classroom teachers, students and school teams.
The successful candidate would also collaboratively work on district
literary initiatives in support of the SD 60’s Framework for Enhancing
Student Learning with the District Principal of Curriculum and
curriculum team. Travel in district is a requirement of this position.
We are dedicated to providing services that assist students to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to successfully participate in
educational experiences. We provide indirect and direct service to the
student and/or the school community. Our collective knowledge, skills,
energy, creativity and empathy support and nurture this process.
Our philosophy is consistent with our District’s mission statement, “Together, We Learn” and with that of the Ministry of Education and the Special Education Programs Branch. Our own department’s mission statement, “Achieve ~ Believe ~ Connect!” demonstrates our commitment towards appropriate education and achievements for all children. We love the relevance in our logo! See www.prn.bc.ca/ls/ for more information.
Qualifications and Experience
Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects
Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills
Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning.
Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community
contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student
feels a sense of belonging
Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition
Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity
Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
Ability to plan and facilitate in-services or collaboration
sessions with educators and Educational Assistants within and beyond the
regular school day
Demonstrated high level of self-regulation and professionalism
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies
Have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
Strong skills/familiarity with district reading assessments including PM Benchmarks and Read73
Experience and willingness to support literacy initiatives in the district K-12
Demonstrated understanding of the Language Arts curriculum K-9
Experience utilizing data to identify and address learning needs
Possess current knowledge of programs, support services, classroom resources, and issues related to vulnerable learners
Maintain a current knowledge base of research in the foundational
components of early literacy, including but not limited to : oral
language development, phonological and phonemic awareness, play-based
learning, reading, writing, etc.
Ability to plan and model lessons in classrooms
Strong classroom management skills
Experience and demonstrated knowledge in successfully planning Literacy instruction with the UDL framework
Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement
Literacy learning plans for students with academic, social and emotional
learning difficulties
Willingness to work in a collaborative model with LS staff and schools
Ability to use technology as part of the role including Google platforms and Microsoft Sharepoint
Strong background in district/appropriate learning resources including Digmore
Demonstrated experience in designing, facilitating or
co-facilitating professional development opportunities and in services
for district staff, support staff and parents
Ability to participate in meetings, in services and workshops outside of the regular school day
Understanding of adult learners
Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and First Peoples Principles of Learning
Reading recovery training and/or post-graduate courses in literacy development or equivalent
Travel is required therefore a reliable vehicle is needed
Interested applicants are required to supply
Three (3) references
Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)
Compensation
$2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas.
$3,035 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $65,397 - $111,952
Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enrol in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Education Management
Teaching / Education
Education, Teaching
Graduate
Proficient
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Fort St. John, BC, Canada