T26-63 Temporary, Full Time, Assessment and Instruction Coach – Literacy Focus (Middle Years) (Secondment)

Posting Number : T2 6- 63

Date Issued: April 15, 2026

POSITION

Worksite: Curriculum Department - Various Schools

Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time (Secondment)

Assignment Area(s): Assessment and Instruction Coach – Literacy Focus (Middle Years)

Salary Range: $63,347 to $116,190 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: September 1, 2026, to not later than June 30, 2028

Please Note:

1. The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position

2. Due to the specialized nature of this position, the successful applicant, if currently a continuing appointee with Chilliwack School District, may be "seconded" to this position thereby having the assurance to return to his/her former position.

Deadline for Applications: Thursday, April 23, 2026 – 12:00 pm Pacific Time

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of two (2) current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

The Curriculum Support Teacher – Middle/Secondary Literacy - will work directly with teachers and students throughout the school district. The scope of this work will include, but is not limited to, the implementation, interpretation, and impact of supporting a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction in the classroom. The successful applicant will be planning and delivering this support as push-in, in-service – working closely with other members of the curriculum department team as well as school based teams of teachers.

• extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in all areas of this teaching assignment
• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• a combination of 5 years of recent successful classroom teaching experience between the elementary and middle levels
• demonstrated ability and experience in teaching and mentoring other teacher colleagues
• demonstrated success presenting workshops/professional learning sessions at school, district and provincial level
• evidence of experience in teacher leadership initiatives
• demonstrated ability to organize, plan and complete multiple tasks
• demonstrated ability to link content, assessment practices and learning that aligns with a comprehensive literacy approach
• demonstrated effective use of ACT in planning for instruction of reading comprehension and thinking
• demonstrated ability and experience with assessing and planning for word study
• demonstrated ability and experience in assessing student learning and using assessment to drive practice
• demonstrated knowledge of and experience with District and/or provincial literacy assessments (PM Benchmarks, word inventory, FSA)
• demonstrated ability and experience in using sound lesson design and differentiating instructional strategies
• demonstrated ability to design literacy lessons that connect anti-racism and the core/curricular competencies
• demonstrated ability to design cross curricular learning experiences
• demonstrated knowledge of and experience in using the First Peoples' Principles of Learning in planning and design
• demonstrated willingness to team teach in classrooms throughout the district
• demonstrated experience in supporting professional learning at the school or district levels
• demonstrated ability and experience in using technology to support teacher learning
• demonstrated ability to participate as an effective member of a team and to provide service to others
• applicants must possess a valid BC Driver's License and have the use of a vehicle

For Further Information Contact: Sean Wicker and Nicole Driscoll, District Principals Curriculum Dept (604) 794-5553