T2526-126 1.0 FTE Internal Secondment District Early Literacy Specialist Teacher
T2526-126 1.0 FTE Internal Secondment District Early Literacy Specialist Teacher
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School District 71 is aninclusive learning community that embraces diversity fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged compassionate resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.
We invite applications for the temporary position of:
- 1.0 FTE District Early Literacy Specialist Teacher
- Please note this is an internal secondment that will begin September 1 2025 and end June 30 2028.
As a member of the district curriculum and learning team and reporting to the Associate Superintendent the District Early Literacy Specialist Teacher will assist in instructional and curricular activities to enhance early literacy practices and related initiatives across the district. This includes:
- Supporting implementation of the districts literacy framework and literacy learning initiatives;
- Leading early literacy training activities and equipping primary teachers with knowledge and practices in effective assessment and instructional strategies supplemental teaching approaches and early intervention;
- Facilitating professional learning for colleagues administrators and support staff in effective early literacy learning approaches and practices including workshops collaborative planning demonstration lessons and coteaching;
- Advising district staff and school teams on the design and implementation of successful supplemental learning and early intervention models and strategies;
- Communication and collaboration with district personnel regional networks parents and community partners;
- Planning and coordination of district wide early literacy implementation structures and strategies;
- Performing other related support and coordination duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Comprehensive knowledge of early literacy pedagogy and child development in addition to successful experience in early literacy interventions;
- Specialized certification/education in early literacy intervention (i.e. Reading Recovery Teacher Certificate or equivalent);
- Demonstrated expertise and successful experience in building primary teachers and support staffs capacity in literacy acquisition and supporting systems of collaborative support and interventions;
- Demonstrated ability to lead develop and support school and district teams in effective early literacy programming and models;
- Strong knowledge of and experience in studentcentred teaching and assessment approaches inclusive practices and cultural sensitivity;
- Proven collaboration and curriculum implementation experience;
- Ability and willingness to work at multiple schools/sites across the district.
Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity critical thinking collaboration communication and social educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves our educators embrace diversity apply assessment for learning approaches and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the districts commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.
Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link: Apply:
School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard people are seen and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants employees students and community and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact:and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references through applicants with a complete application package may be considered.
We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.
Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
