About Kahnawà:ke Education Center
The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.
Position Summary
The main purpose of the Classroom/Subject Teacher role is to plan, organize and implement a standards-based instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential while addressing their intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility 1: Planning, Organization and Implementation of Instructional Program
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To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
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To ensure short-term and long-term planning using weekly, monthly and yearly plans in order to maintain program sequence and continuity.
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To plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
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To assist in the development of culturally relevant, integrated, cooperative and student-centered methods, materials and resources.
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To use a variety of communication techniques with an emphasis on questioning techniques, group discussions and student-centered conferences.
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To support the inclusion and integration of students with special needs.
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To participate in the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) process with the Student Services Team and to weekly monitor and evaluate the IEP’s.
Responsibility 2: Student Learning
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To encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
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To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
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To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
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To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
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To encourage creative, experiential and cooperative participation of all students.
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To communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs.
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To observe student’s performance and development.
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To use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Responsibility 3: Student Assessment
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To provide students with appropriate and timely feedback on their work.
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To assign and grade class work, homework, tests, projects and assignments in a timely fashion.
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To use a variety of evaluation methods and materials including observation, checklists, tests, conferences, portfolios, etc.
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To administer tests and exams in accordance with pre-established procedures in order to assess students’ academic skills and learning on an ongoing basis.
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To prepare and submit the required report cards and forms within pre-established deadlines (3 times a year).
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To maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
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To participate in the required school and parent meetings.
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To oversee the behavior and conduct of all students throughout the school day.
Responsibility 4: Classroom Management
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To organize a classroom as a learning environment that provides cooperative and independent work and study environment for all students.
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To integrate the school environment, the community and the natural environment to enhance student learning.
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To manage student behavior and maintain discipline in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of KEC.
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To respond appropriately to students’ needs, aptitude and learning styles.
Responsibility 5: Collaboration with KEC’s Strategic Plan
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To collaborate in developing, establishing and achieving KEC’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
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To support the implementation of school’s rules, policies and procedures regarding the general operation of the school.
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To participate collaboratively in the formative and summative evaluation process using the established Performance Appraisal process.
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To encourage parent and community involvement.
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To participate in appropriate professional activities.
Skill & Competency Requirements
Core Competencies:
The necessary core competencies for this position include:
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Exceptional leadership skills
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Sound judgement and critical thinking
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Teamwork
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Professionalism and high ethics standards
Technical Competencies:
Required technical competencies for this position include:
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Superior oral and written communication skills
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Strong language processing skills of reading, writing and spelling.
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Strong mathematics skills
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Strong computer skills and the ability to learn the school database system
Education, Knowledge & Experience
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Bachelor of Education degree or related field teaching degree OR working towards a Bachelor of Education degree and previous teaching experience OR Teaching certificate with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
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Solid knowledge of subject matter for all subjects and courses in the assigned program of studies
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Knowledge of growth and developmental characteristics of children and/or adolescents
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Complete fluency and literacy in language of instruction
