Trafalgar Middle School in Nelson BC is looking for a grade 7 classroom teacher (English stream) to join our high functioning team.
Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 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-10 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.
The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $63,367 to $111,488, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education (Middle or Secondary) with a valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch;
Willingness to work closely with parents;
Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues;
Excellent classroom management skills;
Knowledge of current instructional practices and curriculum, including the SD8 Inclusion Model;
Knowledge and active use of Shelley Moore framework;
Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills;
Recent, demonstrated successful experience in a middle or secondary school setting;
Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to be flexible;
Familiarity with social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices;
Have a vision for creating an inclusive, dynamic, and engaging middle school shop program.
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
Coordinate and deliver services for diverse learners;
Demonstrate ability to use differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners;
Implementing inclusion supports and recommendations in the IEP in the classroom
Participate in on-going professional development and develop a personal growth plan
Work in an atmosphere of collaboration with staff to build consistency and quality of programs
Communicate effectively with staff and parents
Be familiar with the BC Ed plan, school district board goals and school goals
Implement school wide strategies to support the school boards student expectations, school and class needs
Demonstrate knowledge of using technology to support student learning
For more information please contact Principal, Tim Mushumanski at tim.mushumanski@sd8.bc.ca
School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.
Our FOCUS.LEARN.EXCEL philosophy and our Board of Education's Learning Goals of: Literacy, Numeracy, Indigenization and Inclusion guide our practice with our students. We focus on excellence for all learners in a nurturing environment.