Temporary Grades K-12 Online Learning Support Teacher in Courtenay

School District 71 is an inclusive 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 0.80 FTE Grades K-12 Online Learning Support Teacher. Please note this temporary position will end on June 30, 2027 or upon return of the incumbent.

Online Learning Support teachers work with students with low incidence challenges, behavioural/mental health issues and learning disabilities throughout the province. They play an active role in the identification and assessment of students. They provide support to online teachers to facilitate the inclusion of students in their learning programs; assist online teachers with the development and use of I.E.P.s; and collaborate with online teachers, home facilitators, and external support people to design/implement instructional strategies or to adapt/modify instructional content/materials for student success. They also provide direct remedial instruction.

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Special Education (i.e. post degree diploma program, Special Education concentration)

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to provide support for students across the special needs spectrum
• Ability to provide instructional support for students with learning challenges
• Ability and qualifications to administer Level B assessments
• Ability to support online and classroom teachers with developing, implementing and monitoring Individual Education Plans and Learning Plans for non-designated students
• Experience in preparing adapted and modified curriculum
• Knowledge of early literacy interventions
• Experience with educational software to support student learning such as Kurzweil, etc.
• Ability to develop positive behaviour supports using functional assessment practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with online and classroom teachers to design or implement instructional strategies or adapt/modify instructional content or materials
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (including school district professional and paraprofessional staff, parents and community agency staff)
• Ability to work as a member of the School Based Team
• Ability to case manage and problem solve
• Ability to provide training for, to organize and to direct the work of educational assistants and to assist principals with scheduling
• Successful teaching experience and understanding of K-12 curriculum online
• Knowledge and understanding of online learning platforms, policies, and procedures

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Our 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 learning.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice. Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation.

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.