Role overview

District Overview

Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.

Position - Temporary Teacher
Assignment Type - Temporary
FTE/Point Time - 0.5 Point Time

Applicants must have training and/or experience in Indigenous Education and have experience as an (elementary/middle/secondary) classroom teacher. Candidates will have a strong understanding of Indigenous pedagogy, Indigenous histories, and cultures, and be able to demonstrate expertise in embedding Indigenous content in a wide range of instructional strategies, inclusive of literacy, numeracy, and Social Emotional learning to support Indigenous Learner success.

Applicants will work closely with classroom teachers and the Indigenous Education Team to support Indigenous learners to build a strong literacy and numeracy foundations together with the Core Competencies. Applicants must also be prepared to use technology (e.g. computers, Teams, e-mail, websites, MyEducation BC etc.) for planning, communication, instruction, and reporting purposes; and be prepared to support the Equity in Action Agreement and the District Enhancement Agreement goals. Applicants must be prepared to work with educators and participate/plan in the support of Indigenous initiatives throughout District schools. Applicants must have the capacity and willingness to advocate on behalf of Indigenous learners through a lens of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Schedule: Semester I - Block 1 & 2

Qualifications

All postings require:

A valid BC Teaching Certificate
Commitment to support the full range of student abilities
Effective communication skills with students, parents and colleagues
Candidates will have a strong understanding of Indigenous pedagogy, Indigenous histories, and cultures, and be able to demonstrate expertise in embedding Indigenous content in a wide range of instructional strategies
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development
Applicants must also be prepared to use technology (e.g. computers, Teams, e-mail, websites, MyEducation BC etc.) for planning, communication, instruction, and reporting purposes

Specific to this posting:

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Two years successful classroom experience at the (secondary) level
Knowledge of the W̱SÁNEĆ culture, local protocols, and current issues of concern to persons of Indigenous ancestry, including members of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation and those of other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit backgrounds
Significant leadership experience, preferably in relation to developing and enhancing Indigenous community and cultural awareness in schools and building cultural competency practice and pedagogy
Demonstrated successful experience acting as a role model for and working with Indigenous students supporting them in literacy, numeracy and the development of learning strategies and skill development
Demonstrated proficiency in developing connections and partnerships with Indigenous Communities, partner organizations
Effective communication skills, demonstrated through positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community
Strong administrative skills to manage the ongoing documentation processing requirements associated with the Indigenous Support Program readiness to work as a member of the Indigenous Education team including working with classroom teachers, Indigenous Support Staff, District Teacher Leaders, District Staff and Committees
Are willing to work in a collaborative/team environment
Have training/experience and be willing to use Quality Assessment practices
Ability to demonstrate strong leadership in all areas of Indigenous Education
Have thorough knowledge of the redesigned curriculum with integration of Indigenous Worldviews and Perspectives
Ability to successfully model proven Indigenous perspectives and methodologies using the First Peoples Principles of Learning

Pursuant to the District's Special Program approval, section 42(3) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry who can demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to Indigenous culture and ancestry. (Such individuals are strongly encouraged to self-identify on their application). Please see LOU 109 - Equity Agreement

Please Note: Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All postings close at 10:00 am on the listed closing date unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact hr_teaching@saanichschools.ca