Student Support Services Teacher

Campus: Kelowna Christian School, Middle School

Contract Type:  short-term maternity leave

*Please note this compensation range is based on the 2023/24 salary grid (to be updated)

 Start Date: August 26, 2024

Kelowna Christian School is a PreK-12 school of approximately 850 students, nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Our mission is to educate, equip, and inspire our school community to become disciples of Jesus who love and serve God and others.

We are looking for dynamic, collaborative BC-certified educators who demonstrate a commitment towards Christian Education.

About the Position

The Student Support Services Teacher (SSST) is a member of the K-12 Student Support Services (SSS) team. The SSST is responsible for collaborating with and supporting teachers to ensure they are best able to meet the needs of the diverse learners within the classroom setting. The SSST supports the implementation of differentiated instruction and support strategies for students both inside and outside of the classroom setting. The SSST is responsible for co-creating and supporting the implementation of the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) created for identified students. The SSST attends regularly scheduled meetings with the SSS team within a mentorship model to discuss K-12 related SSS initiatives and to find solutions to various SSS responsibilities. Duties include K-12 SSS responsibilities, EA management and leadership, yearly start-up tasks, IEP case load management, coordinating outside services and facilitating campus-specific School Base Team meetings.

A Bachelor of Education as well as successful classroom experience is required. As well, education related to Inclusive Education is an asset. Experience working with students with diverse learning needs as well as students who have a replacement curriculum is favorable.

Preferred candidates will also possess: Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills, proven strengths in the areas of fostering student learning, differentiation, collaboration, shared decision-making, parent, and teacher engagement, strong problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; suitable candidates will be contacted shortly after receiving the documents. While we truly appreciate your interest in Kelowna Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

A more comprehensive job description is available. Please see link to our website for larger posting.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: kcschool.ca/about-us/career-opportunities

For more information about Kelowna Christian School, please visit kcschool.ca.