Temp PT (0.4) Reading Recovery Teacher (2024-25)

Job Code: 3728884

Job Details

Achieve Believe Connect

Position Description

A temporary part time (0.4) Reading Recovery Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The assignment will be at Charlie Lake Elementary School.

Charlie Lake Elementary is a semi-rural school situated 10 minutes from the community of Fort St. John. We enroll a population of 320 students. An integral part of our school framework, is focusing on shared leadership, with students and staff as well as the larger school community. For more information visit our website www.charlie.prn.bc.ca and or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SD60CL/?fref=ts

Qualifications and Experience

Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
Reading Recovery Teacher Certificate (or willing to train)
Understanding that literacy acquisition is a complex process
Cognizant of the importance of using all available teaching time for assessment, selection and the teaching of Reading Recovery children
Able to administer, analyze and summarize data from the Observation of Early Literacy Achievement as well as Daily Running Records
Able to plan and respond to the literacy needs of students using the procedures in a Reading Recovery lesson
Be responsive to the needs of the student utilizing different instructional scaffolds
Ability to build in oral language, reading and writing activities that meet the learning needs of all students
Knowledge of different ways to monitor and share student progress
Proficient with technology with the ability to use a variety of applications needed to complete year end paperwork
Committed to the social, emotional, physical and academic development of each student
Experienced working with the school team
Ability to be collaborative with Reading Recovery Colleagues both informally and during Continuing Contact In-Service Sessions
Ability to teach lessons for colleagues during In-Service Sessions
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Has strong interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills including the ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, administrators, and other team members
Commitment to early literacy and early intervention
Commitment to working with colleagues on staff development activities linked to the school's Framework for Enhancing Student Learning
Knowledge of the learning outcomes and evaluation process to support the classroom programs with different strategies
Demonstrates success in achieving quality outcomes for all students
Experience working with students with complex needs
Strong management techniques that maintain an effective learning environment and student dignity

Interested applicants are required to supply

Three (3) references
Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)

Compensation

$2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas
$2,947 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $63,492 - $108,576
Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE

For more information please contact:

Glen Longley, Principal, Charlie Lake Elementary School 250.785.2025 or glongley@prn.bc.ca

Tracey Lariviere, District Principal, Early Learning & Child Care, tlariviere@prn.bc.ca

Please note:
All applications with relevant documentation must be made through
Make A Future for consideration for the position

About School District 60

School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.

School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools in School District No. 60 (Peace River North). The district’s schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.

School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St. John, BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The region’s economy is prosperous and expanding. Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.

Why School District 60