THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 (ABBOTSFORD) POSTING: TEACHING POSITION DATE: 04 FEBRUARY 2015 TIME: 10:00 AM PLEASE APPLY USING THE JOB SHOPPING WEB SYSTEM PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED POSTING REFERENCE NO: T 15 TSE 110 TEM SCHOOL: BAKERVIEW CENTRE FOR LEARNING COMMENCEMENT DATE: 10 FEBRUARY 2015 F.T.E.: .204 (MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 11 :43AM-2 :253) CONTRACT: TEMPORARY – 10 FEBRUARY 2015 TO 15 JUNE 2015 Position TEACHER – SECONDARY LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES – Remedial Math Intervention QUALIFICATIONS LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES The Learning Support Services teacher will be required to review all G4 files of incoming students and provide guidance to admin, teachers and support staff on the best educational support mechanisms available for the student. This individual will be responsible for managing the case load of all designated students and will be required to work closely with all the teachers in the school to ensure the timely completion of individual education plans and the documentation required to designate a student. This person must be extremely competent in creating student learning plans and judging appropriate graduation streams for individuals entering the program. Individual learning contracts and achievement of students will be monitored monthly. This individual will be expected to provide one on one enhanced learning support for struggling learners with a focus on remedial Math. They will also need to work in concert with teachers to identify and support students within a resource room context. Qualifications Secondary teacher training with a major in Special Education and a minor in Math. Experience teaching Mathematics AND Learning Support Services Detailed knowledge of graduation requirements for Dogwood diploma, adult diploma and school completion certificates Extensive experience teaching in a resource room Extensive experience working as part of a learning services team Working knowledge of the Graduation Handbook of Procedures Working knowledge of the Leaps and Bounds math program 3-9. Working knowledge of the Math curriculum grade 3-11. Extensive experience teaching At-Risk learners. Special Education course work or diploma Extensive knowledge of ministry requirements for designating special education students Proven ability to plan and implement student learning plans Proven ability to write IEPs, review G4 files and oversee the development of intensive and moderate behaviour packages. Proven ability to work under tight timelines Demonstrated ability to administer and interpret educational assessments Ability to work with teachers to set up a viable learning plan as indicated by the testing Proven ability to liaise with community agencies regarding programs available to youth Ability to interview students, timetable them and plan an appropriate graduation stream for all students Ability to follow up with teachers regarding student achievement, attendance, behaviour on a monthly basis. Demonstrated experience as a highly effective team member Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum report(s) Effective written and oral interpersonal skills Eligible for B.C. Certification POSTING CLOSES: DATE: 10 FEBRUARY 2015 TIME: 10:00 AM