0.2 English Language Learner teacher

SD8 serves families in a spectacular biodiverse region that includes a portion of the West and East Kootenays in southeastern B.C. Its six families of schools are situated across 15000 square kilometers of rivers valleys lakes and three mountain ranges connected by two main municipalitiesthe Town of Creston and the City of Nelsonwith the villages of Slocan Kaslo Salmo and many smaller rural communities dotted in between. Our district is a great place to live to work and for children to learn and thrive.

The School Board Office is located in Nelson B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:

- 13 elementaryschools
- 1 middleschool
- 1 K-10school
- 4 secondaryschools
- 2 K-12schools
- online learningand blendedprograms
- an extensive array of program options including Aboriginal Education Late French Immersion Outdoor Programs and a strong International Program.

Salary Range; $63367 $111488 per year in accordance with the current SD8Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).

Job Description & Requirements

The English Language Learner Teacher is an itinerant teacher working under the direction of the District Principal Inclusive Education or designate. The English Language Learner Teacher works collaboratively with district and school staff in building capacity to support English language learning in the classroom for Ministry of Education and Child Care funded English language learners. This position requires an enthusiastic motivated experienced and dedicated educator.

Schedule:
Minimum work schedule is from 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m on Tuesdays of each week. Due to district travel meetings and work commitments schedule adjustments will arise and will be determined by the supervisor or designate. Travel throughout the district is required often in winter conditions and in mountain locations.

Competencies:
Highly collaborative
Critical and analytical thinking
Inquiry mindset
Independent and initiative driven
High level of integrity and problem solving skills
Demonstrated curiosity innovation enthusiasm and leadership as it pertains to teaching and learning

Qualifications:
1. Professional teaching certificate as recognized by the BC Ministry of Education.
2. Preferred possession of a Masters in English Language Learning or a related discipline.
3. Exemplary teaching record with at least five years experience.
4. Extensive training and background in ELL education.
5. Sound demonstrated use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
6. Exemplary interpersonal organizational and consultation skills.
7. Possession of a current valid BC Drivers License.

Specific Additional Qualifications:
An advanced certificate (TESOL or equivalent) and/or a combination of specialized advanced relevant university-level graduate coursework and experience teaching English Language Learners that demonstrate the following:
Methodology and appropriate approaches for teaching ELL
Applied linguistics
First and second/additional language acquisition/learning
Language assessment/testing theory and practice
Cross-cultural communication understandings sensitivity and strategies
Multicultural studies
Adapting instruction to meet the diverse language needs of students

In addition the following experiences are preferred:
Experience living in another culture for a period of time
Participating in cross-cultural communication opportunities
Learning an additional language (long-term study)
Demonstrated experience of sustained efforts to bridge cultural gaps

Reporting structure:
The District English Language Learner itinerant teacher reports to the District Principal Inclusive Education or designate.


For more information please contact Assistant Superintendent Deanna Holitzki at

Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment.Only applications submitted on Make a Future will be considered. While the District encourages all applications only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

*If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Futures customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employees Make a Future profile.