Inclusion Teacher Elementary
Inclusion Teacher Elementary
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Job Description
It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25000 students (including approximately 3200 students who selfidentify as having First Nations Metis and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland West Kelowna Kelowna and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools 8 Middle schools 5 Secondary Schools 3 Learning Centres an Alternate Education School and an Online Learning School (K12. Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding studentcentered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive holistically.
Inclusion Teacher (Elementary)
Applicants must have completed advanced study in Inclusive Education including courses in Children with Exceptionalities (intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorder neurodevelopmental disabilities sensory impairments chronic health impairments physical disabilities behaviour disorders and mental illness) assessment of learning difficulties (Level B Assessment) programming for students with special needs and creating positive learning environments in inclusive education.
Applicants must also be able to:
- work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and school teams to coplan coteach and coassess so that all students have access to learning within their classroom communities
- demonstrate an understanding of inclusion and transition issues
- be able to design and implement transition programming
- demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
- demonstrate exceptional time management and organizational skills
- assist school administration to coordinate support staff
- participate as a member of the SBT team
- provide 1:1 and/or small group instruction for students with diverse abilities and disabilities
- case management
- develop implement and oversee Competency Based Individualized Education Plans (CBIEPs)
- support classroom teachers in the implementation of the students CBIEP by coaching/mentoring support staff
- design implement and evaluate programming for students with diverse ability and disability in K6 educational settings
- collaborate in developing and implementing school wide SEL supports programming and initiatives
- work collaboratively with administrators teachers parents students certified educational assistants community support personnel and Inclusive Education colleagues
- demonstrate a solid understanding of the BC Ministry of Education and Childcare Curriculum
- modify and/or adapt curriculum in accordance with BC Ministry of Education andChildcare Special Education Manual of Policy Procedures and Guidelines
In addition all applicants must be prepared to use technology (e.g.: computers voicemail email MyEducation BC etc. for planning attendance monitoring communication classroom instruction and reporting purposes; and be prepared to support and promote the District Strategic Plan and the Schools Learning Priorities.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- have current/recent training in NonViolent Crisis Intervention
- have completed the District Social Emotional Learning Series
- have experience working with assistive technology and/or is willing to attend training sessions to enhance skills in these areas.
- are trained or willing to be trained in programs that focus on positive decision making conflict resolution anger management strategies and collaborative problem solving.
- have experience working collaboratively in classrooms with teachers to develop classroombased intervention plans for students with lagging skills.
- have experience providing liaison with external agencies school and home for children in need of social emotional and behavioural support.
- Have training/experience and be willing to use Quality Assessment practices (i.e. differentiated instruction assessment for of and as learning etc.
The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57972 to $106217 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Please contact Leanne Zorn atto inform her of your updated application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
