THE BO ARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 (ABBOTSFORD) POSTING: TEACHING POSITION DATE: 08 JANUARY 2015 TIME: 10:00 AM PLEASE APPLY ONLINE USING THE JOB SHOPPING WEB SYSTEM AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2013 PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED POSTING REFERENCE NO: T 15 TEL 114 TEM SCHOOL: DR. ROBERTA BONDAR ELEM. COMMENCEMENT DATE: ASAP F.T.E.: 1.0 CONTRACT: TEMPORARY – ASAP TO 30 JUNE 2015 Position TEACHER - ELEMENTARY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS Elementary teacher training with a Major or Diploma in Special Education A minimum of five years teaching experience at the elementary level Appropriate coursework in developmental, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and assessment Experience with Functional Behaviour Assessments and developing behaviour plans Familiarity with strategies for helping students develop appropriate social skills Recent training in self- regulation strategies Knowledge and understanding of students with extreme mental health disorders Experience with case management and current training in the collaborative IEP process Ability to develop individualized academic program for students who require adaptations Proven experience in working with designated students in an inclusive setting Ability to build trust and rapport with parents and students Knowledge of primary and intermediate programs and the new BC curriculum Understanding of Inquiry Based Learning Proven ability to train and manage Educational Assistants and Youth Care Workers Knowledge and experience with Positive Behaviour Support or an equivalent Knowledge of the Response to Intervention approach to behaviour intervention Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills Proven ability to work as part of a collaborative team Excellent interpersonal skills Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports Currently certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention training or willingness to train in this program Training and experience in appropriate testing and assessment for special needs students Proven ability as a highly effective team member. Eligible for B.C. Certification. POSTING CLOSES: DATE: 13 JANUARY 2015 TIME: 10:00 AM To view posting: www.hr.sd34.bc.ca/careers Job Shopping Web: https://ams.sd34.bc.ca/live/servlet/Broker