New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity
School District No. 40 (New Westminster)
Indigenous Success Teacher – Literacy and Numeracy Focus
(Elementary)
District‑Based Position | FTE 1.00 | Continuing
School District No. 40 proudly acknowledges that we live,
learn, and work on the unceded and traditional territory of the Qayqayt First
Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples. Guided by our commitment to
equity, reconciliation, and student success, SD40 invites applications for the
position of Indigenous Success Teacher – Literacy and Numeracy Focus.
Position Summary
Reporting to the District Principal of Indigenous Education
and Equity, the Indigenous Success Teacher – Literacy and Numeracy Focus
(Elementary) is a district‑based teaching role that supports Indigenous student
achievement through culturally responsive, evidence‑based literacy and numeracy
practices.
The Indigenous Literacy and Numeracy Teacher provides
targeted classroom, small‑group, and pull‑out supports; completes and supports
literacy and numeracy assessments; collaborates with students and their
families, school‑based and district staff; contributes to culturally responsive
programming that strengthens student engagement, belonging, and success. The
role is district‑based and may require travel between schools.
Key Responsibilities
Student Support and Instruction
- Provide
direct instructional support to Indigenous students in literacy and
numeracy through classroom, small‑group, and targeted intervention models.
- Support
students experiencing barriers to engagement, learning, or regular
attendance using relationship‑based and strengths‑focused approaches.
- Incorporate
Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and learning into literacy and numeracy
instruction aligned with the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
- Work
directly with site-based administrators, School-Based Teams, and District
staff on a daily basis
- Regular
collaboration with the District Literacy and Numeracy Facilitators to
support Indigenous student literacy and numeracy skill development
Instructional Leadership and Collaboration
- Collaborate
with classroom teachers, school-based teams, district staff, Indigenous
Education staff, and administrators to support student success.
- Participate
in School‑Based Team meetings, case planning, and district consultation
processes.
- Support
the design, implementation, and monitoring of literacy and numeracy
interventions at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels.
- Model,
co‑teach, and support culturally responsive, evidence‑based instructional
practices.
Assessment, Data, and Program Planning
- Support
the use of assessment data, screening tools, and progress monitoring to
identify learning needs and measure impact.
- Assist
schools and district teams in analyzing student learning data to inform
instructional and re‑engagement planning.
- Contribute
to district literacy and numeracy planning, frameworks, and resource
development.
- Supporting
audit requirements.
Family and Community Engagement
- Build
and maintain respectful, trust‑based relationships with students,
families, and caregivers.
- Act
as a liaison between schools, families, community agencies, and Indigenous
organizations.
- Support
and participate in Indigenous cultural, community, and district events,
gatherings, and ceremonies.
- Work
with the Indigenous Outreach Worker to support student re-engagement plans
Professional Learning and District Initiatives
- Support
professional learning for educators related to literacy, numeracy,
Indigenous Education, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Contribute
to district priorities related to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and
Indigenous student success.
- Maintain
accurate documentation, student records, and reports as required by the
district.
- Perform
related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Completion
of a recognized teacher education program.
- Valid
BC Teaching Certificate.
- Significant
classroom experience, preferably in the elementary setting, with
demonstrated strength in literacy and/or numeracy instruction.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures, worldviews, and contemporary
issues, including the impacts of colonization and intergenerational
trauma.
- Strong
understanding of evidence‑based literacy and numeracy instruction,
assessment, and intervention.
- Experience
using assessment data to guide instructional planning and monitor
progress.
- Proven
ability to collaborate effectively with school and district teams.
- Ability
to work flexibly and collaboratively in a district‑based role.
- Strong
communication, organization, and reflective practice skills.
- Commitment
to ongoing professional learning in Indigenous Education, literacy and
numeracy instruction, and inclusive instructional practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Diploma
(UBC or equivalent 30 credit program), Masters Degree in Special
Education, equivalent
experience, or preferably comprising of coursework in the following
areas: students with special needs, strategies for adapting and
modification of curriculum, diverse abilities and disabilities,
giftedness, assistive technology or augmentative communication, ASD,
Functional Behaviour Assessment, Positive Behaviour Support, and
differentiation
- Level
B Assessment qualification (EPSE 421 or equivalent)
- Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Indigenous
Compensation
- Salary
and benefits in accordance with the SD40 Teachers’ Collective Agreement,
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- District‑based
role requiring travel between schools.
Additional Posting Information:
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please email [email protected].
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit person; please do so by emailing Gordana Ballarin, HR Manager, at [email protected]
