Job Details
The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.
Why Abbotsford?
Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
Learn more about the Abbotsford community: https://tourismabbotsford.ca/ - www.thefraservalley.ca
Why the Abbotsford School District?
Every day, in every classroom and office throughout the Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We believe that teachers continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports for new teachers, ranging from mentorship programs to leadership programs, and numerous career-pathing opportunities.
Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow and succeed.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Teachers of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing provide services to deaf and hard of hearing students throughout the district. They accomplish this through direct instruction, assessment of auditory functioning, speech, language development and academic achievement, providing counseling to students in hearing loss, auditory management, and hearing aid use, providing consultation, workshops and in services to teachers, support staff, parents and other professionals, and acting as a liaison between the school, home, and other agencies for students with hearing loss. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday.
The starting annual salary for this School Teacher position ranges from $49,470.40 to $86,766.40, with placement on the July 1, 2024 Teacher Salary Grid based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Education & Experience
- Successful teaching experience in Elementary/Middle preferred
- Master’s Degree (preferred) or graduate diploma in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Hearing Impairment)
- Fluent in English or American Sign Language
- Eligible for B.C. Certification
- Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must possess exceptional presentation skills and be willing to present professional information about Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to classes, school staff and district personnel
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with equipment commonly used for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students (Eg: sound fields, FM Systems, hearing aids, etc)"
Teaching Competencies
All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.
- Organization & Planning: Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment
- Classroom Management: Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.
- Facilitation & Engagement: Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning
- Assessment & Coaching: Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
- Caring & Inclusiveness: Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in our ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances