Junior High/High School Teacher

Junior School Teacher - Full-Time, Continuing

Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School is an Independent, co-educational K-12 school. We are one of a few dedicated Special Education Schools in BC, serving students not only from the North Shore but drawing students from across the Lower Mainland. We follow the BC Ministry of Education curriculum while adapting and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. We incorporate Inquiry and Experiential Learning, Universal Design for Learning, and social-emotional education to deliver a comprehensive educational experience.

Both Junior and Middle School teachers work in pairs, jointly enrolling a class of no more than 18 neurodivergent students. Co-teachers share equal responsibility for the social, emotional and academic development of the group. In addition to ministry-aligned reporting duties, co-teachers share case management of 18 IEPs.

Reporting to the Principal, this is a full-time, continuing position with an initial focus on the Junior School (K to 6) with possible inter-departmental work expanding to the Middle School (Grades 7-9).

A valid BC teaching certificate

Experience, education and training in special education, preferably at the elementary school (K to 7) level

Strong knowledge of child development and commitment to experiential learning

Ability to contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of an IEP in consultation with the school team, parents and caregivers, students and community resource personnel

Ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments

Proven experience in adapting materials for enrichment and meeting universal, targeted and intensive supports to empower learners

Successful demonstrated experience in balanced numeracy instruction and programming that includes concept and skill development, as well as authentic problem-solving

Knowledge of Safe, Caring and Orderly Schools policies and Safer Schools Together training is an asset.

Fluent communication skills in English, both oral and written, with students, colleagues, families, caregivers, and external service providers

Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills

Collaborative Planning and Coordination

Actively engage as a member of a co-teaching team, engaging in weekly meetings and consultation with specialists as required

Share case management and IEP writing, including progress reporting

Gather data to assist with pre-referral interventions and work closely with teachers and the school-based team to plan for, organize and access support services for students

Taking part in and contributing to effective student documentation, data collection and file review, including psychoeducational and diagnostic reports

Actively participate in and contribute to professional learning related to school planning

Planning for skill extension or remediation based on learner profile, ensuring student voice in individualized learning plans to maximize engagement

Incorporating social-emotional learning into all aspects of instruction

Scaffolding learning engagements to support and develop executive function

Weekly collaboration with co-teachers, resource team members and/or other specialty service providers to design and implement instructional strategies or to adapt content or materials

Regular communication and consultation with families and other relevant stakeholders concerning adjustments to curriculum, instruction, or environmental factors in the classroom, which may facilitate learning for a student or group of students

Consulting with school, home and community resource providers.

systematic observation and collection of behavioural data to establish baseline/progress data or describe functional behaviours;

66,115.26- $107,445.55 - Depending on category and step We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, from BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of colour), persons with disabilities, 2and SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

KENNETH GORDON MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL