1.0 Fte Continuing Inclusion Support Teacher, Kootenay River Secondary/wildflower School Creston, Ne

Overview

Kootenay River Secondary and Wildflower School (Creston) have a vacancy for a 1.0 FTE Continuing Inclusion Support Teacher to join our high functioning team.

SD8 – Kootenay Lake; INCLUSION SUPPORT TEACHER in Schools

School District 8 – Kootenay Lake has a diverse student population, and our Inclusion Support Teacher (IST) provides invaluable assistance to classroom teachers to determine in-class and supplemental supports to accommodate students' varied learning needs. The IST primarily supports implementation of universal in-class strategies for students, depending on student need. In consultation with the school-based resource team, the IST works with the classroom teacher to determine the best ways to provide targeted essential supports to small groups and individual students.

Our collective goal is to support and enhance all students' learning experiences and growth. In schools, the ISTs play an invaluable role in helping teachers use a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model to ensure there are universal supports, access points for all students, and essential supports where needed. ISTs help classroom teachers in understanding how to implement competency-based goals and objectives in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusive environment.

In elementary school environments, ISTs work mostly in the primary grades (K-3) to provide support to classroom teachers and to students as they develop early literacy skills. This includes working with teachers to support the Early Learning Profile (ELP) and literacy strategies for emerging readers and writers, as well as supporting strategies in social emotional learning (SEL). Responsibilities

Support classroom teachers in implementing universal in-class strategies and targeted supports for small groups and individual students. Collaborate with the school-based resource team to determine best approaches to inclusive supports. Assist with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation and understanding of competency-based goals and objectives in IEPs. Provide elementary-level support (primarily K-3) for early literacy development, ELP, and SEL strategies.
Necessary Qualifications
Must possess valid BC certification through the BC-TRB. Masters’ Degree or Diploma in Special Education/Inclusive Education. A Bachelors’ of Education Degree (or K-12). Successful experience teaching at the Elementary or Secondary level (ideally at both). Successful completion of two university Level B assessment courses with the ability to administer Level B assessments. Knowledge of positive behaviour intervention and support (PBIS), and a willingness to support the implementation of culturally aligned connection and regulation support systems. Successful experience and demonstrated ability in using Ministry Special Education criteria to set up and implement supplemental and replacement programs. Successful experience and demonstrated ability in creating extensive, competency-based individualized education plans (CB-IEPs) for students. Successful experience creating District files for students with Ministry designations, and implementing them in a collaborative manner with students, parents, and school/District staff. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in developing and implementing trauma-informed strategies to assist classroom teachers. Strong communication skills in working with students, parents, school staff, District staff, and other agencies (such as MCFD, IHA, CLBC etc). Knowledge and experience in developing inclusive supports for students who have complex developmental disabilities. Demonstrated successful experience collaborating with colleagues, students, parents, District staff and other agencies to support students. Demonstrated experience working with technology – software platforms, learning apps, assistive technologies, etc.
Desirable Qualifications
Training and experience with augmentative technology, medical supports, and personal care would be an asset. An understanding of accessible environments would be an asset. Experience in administering Level B assessments would be an asset. Experience working with a School-Based Team would be an asset.

For more information, please contact Principal Darryl Adams at darryl.adams@sd8.bc.ca

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits. Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4,700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.

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

13 elementary schools 1 middle school 1 K-12 school 4 secondary schools 2 K-12 schools online learning and blended programs an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.