Teacher 23/24 Indigenous Ed Lead Resource Limited Duration Contract Position

The Position(s): Our district is seeking a BC-certified teacher (or be in the process of certification with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch) for a 1.0 Limited Duration Contract position:

1.0 FTE Limited Duration Indigenous Education Lead Teacher- Mackenzie, BC

This is a 1 year seconded position effective September 1, 2023. Applicants with Indigenous ancestry are preferred.

The District is seeking an Indigenous Education Teacher specifically for its Indigenous Education Department. Successful candidates with experience in Elementary and/or Secondary schools are being considered. Candidates will have a strong understanding of Indigenous pedagogy, Indigenous language, Indigenous culture, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and specializes in a wide range of instructional areas.

The following attributes are required:

Ability to develop and act as a Lead Teacher for a wide range of instructional programs (i.e. literacy, numeracy, Social Studies, Art, English First Peoples, First Nations Studies etc.

Ability to provide Indigenous Cultural programming and coordinate District Cultural Activities.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in British Columbia public school system.
• Membership (or qualify for membership) in the BC College of Teachers and possess a current teaching certificate.
• Working experience with Indigenous students, performing and analyzing educational research and methodology for instructing Indigenous students.
• Ability to successfully model proven Indigenous teachings methodologies to other District teachers and support staff.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork competencies in all areas of Indigenous Education.
• Ability to review and recommend appropriate learning resources specific to Indigenous content.
• Specialized methodologies, adaptations, and modifications of programs with Indigenous content specific to Indigenous learning and Indigenous ways of knowing.
• Ability to increase cultural knowledge and its application to direct curriculum links.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, parents and administration.
• The ability to work collaboratively as a member of the district team.
• Indigenous language fluency or language development considered an asset.

Duties:

• Collaborate, co-plan and co-teach with Early Years to Grade twelve teachers
• Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of local Indigenous heritage and cultures and able to mentor and provide professional development for educators
• Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity of the effects and impacts of historical educational experiences of Indigenous peoples, including transgenerational trauma
• Ability to incorporate trauma-sensitive practices into teaching practices
• Ability to cultivate and nurture positive relationships with learners and families of Indigenous ancestry
• Relationship-based ability to facilitate the development of strategies that will enhance the personal, social/emotional, cultural and educational development of Indigenous learners
• Ability to consult with Indigenous community members, including parents/caregivers, and SD57 staff to support advocacy of Indigenous learners
• Leading cross curricular learning demonstrations for teachers on the land
• Leading monthly after school learning sessions for district staff
• Designing further methods to support teacher understanding of land-based learning to support Indigenous student success

• Experience with adapting curriculum to meet the needs of students and coaching for equity
• A willingness to work on teacher teams to collaborate regarding curriculum, assessment, instruction and planning
• Needs to have experience working with other teachers in team teaching and experience with direct instruction of emotional regulation and self-regulation to at-risk students
• Commitment to working with colleagues on staff development activities linked to the School Improvement Plan
• Cognizant of the outcomes and evaluation processes outlined in the new curriculum
• Strong classroom management skills
• Computer literate and able to use a variety of applications for classroom instruction and required paperwork
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Assessment practices supportive of the learning process
• Commitment to continuous professional learning
• Reports to the Vice Principal of Language and Culture

How to Apply:

Please apply to the specific posting at https://www.makeafuture.ca/regions-districts/bc-public-school-districts/central-bc/prince-george/ 1) Click ‘Apply Online’ to sign in/register; 2) Apply to this job posting; and 3) Check your ‘Job Application Log’ to confirm that you have successfully applied.

Your application must include:

· a letter of application and resume;

· a Bachelor of Education (Elementary or Secondary) degree, or equivalent training;

· a valid BC Teaching Certificate (or proof that you are in the process of certification)

· a TQS card (or information about your current status);

· teaching/practicum reports;

· post-secondary transcripts; and

· 3 current professional references and their email addresses.

By application, candidates give permission to the Prince George School District to contact any references or any past or present employers named in the application. This posting will remain open until filled. We regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, please contact Lisa Norman, Indigenous Education District Vice -Principal, lnorman@sd57.bc.ca or Sarah Petrisor , District Principal, Human Resources, spetrisor@sd57.bc.ca