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 - Continuing Teacher
Assignment Type - Continuing
FTE/Point Time - 0.325 Point Time
Online Learning qualifications required. This Indigenous Teacher Support position will involve supporting Indigenous students at all grade levels (6-12), both in person and at a distance. Exact schedule to be determined with the successful applicant.
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.
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 (Middle/Secondary)
- Two years successful classroom experience at the middle/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
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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
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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
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Are willing to work in a collaborative/team environment
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Have training/experience and be willing to use Quality Assessment practices
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Ability to demonstrate strong leadership in all areas of Indigenous Education
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Have thorough knowledge of the redesigned curriculum with integration of Indigenous Worldviews and Perspectives
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Ability to successfully model proven Indigenous perspectives and methodologies using the First Peoples Principles of Learning
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Successful completion of 'Teaching and Learning Online' course or demonstrated expertise and experience teaching in an online learning environment
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Demonstrated ability in online curriculum development and delivery in accordance with the Standards for K-12 distributed learning in B.C.
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Demonstrated comfort/skill in communicating in person, by telephone or online with students and parents
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Must be fully conversant with current research related to the integration of technology and appropriate pedagogy for distributed learning teaching and learning
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Experienced in the use of educational technologies for teaching and learning, especially course management software, asynchronous and synchronous distance delivery software
Applicants who have not demonstrated education or experience in online teaching will be responsible for completing a 100-hour preparatory online course (teaching and learning online and building DL environments) that is recommended by SIDES.
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
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
