Career Opportunities

Lower Mainland

Community Class Teachers – Abbotsford (2 Teachers), Chilliwack (3 Teachers), Burnaby (1 Teacher), Langley (2-3 Teachers), and Surrey (1 Teacher)

Vancouver Island

Community Class Teachers – Duncan (2 Teachers), Nanaimo (1 Teacher), Westshore/Langford (1 Teacher)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under direction of a Community Class Coordinator teachers will teach a single or multi grade class 21 days in the year. Classes are 5 hours per day, 7 days per term. Teachers will plan individually and collaboratively, teach science for one term as well as a variety of other subjects, assess student learning, and report on student academic growth.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
A teacher who is certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools. A teacher who enjoys the opportunity to teach students who are in a Distributed Learning or Homeschooling program.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience and education related to working with students in Distributed Learning and project based learning is helpful but not necessary.

CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools.
• Ability to plan, have classroom management skills, work collaboratively, assess student learning, and write term summaries.
• Understanding of the dynamics of Distributed Learning.
• Ability to function as a member of an educational team and collaborate with teachers, parents, EA’s, SEA’s.
• Strong behavior management and positive discipline skills.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Director of Special Education:
Kevin Laser: klaser@rcoa.ca

Lower Mainland

Partners In Education Teacher – Chilliwack
Partners In Education Teacher – Burnaby
Partners In Education Teacher – Langley

Vancouver Island

Partners In Education Teacher – Location to be Determined

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Will teach a multi grade class 30 days in the year and co-organize 3 fieldtrips. Classes are 5.5 hours per day. Teachers will plan individually and collaboratively, utilize FreshGrade for project assignment and guidance, assess student learning, and report on student academic growth three times a year.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
A teacher who is certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience and education related to working with students in Distributed Learning and project based learning training and/or experience is an asset but not required.

CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools.
• Ability to plan, have classroom management skills, work collaboratively, assess student learning, and write term summaries.
• Understanding of the dynamics of Distributed Learning.
• Ability to function as a member of an educational team and collaborate with teachers, parents, EA’s, SEA’s.
• Strong behavior management and positive discipline skills.

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This is a unique specialty blended learning program more details can be found here on our Framework Page:

Brenda Fawkes: bfawkes@rcoa.ca

Lower Mainland

Special Needs Coordinator – Elementary Level
Special Needs Coordinator – High School Level

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under direction of Special Needs Director (SND) the Special Needs Coordinator will provide quality educational services to special education students and their parents in a home learning setting, through a commitment to working alongside the parents and education team in planning and implementing student IEP programs.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
An experienced special education teacher, certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools. A teacher who enjoys the opportunity to support families who have chosen to educate their children with special needs in a home learning environment. Should possess experience in special education or related field. Training or experience in and ability to modify/adapt general education curriculum, create IEP’s and compile special needs funding justification documents.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience and education related to working with individuals who have special learning needs. This could include, but is not limited to ASD, FASD, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Health Impairments, Hearing Loss, Visual Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Behavior or Mental Health concerns, etc. Experience and/or a desire to work with coded special education students (K-12) and their families in a home learning setting; ability to modify/adapt curriculum; ability to collaborate with family and team members to write SMART IEP’s and student learning plans.

CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Certified by the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch or the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools.
• Ability to recognize learning challenges, prescribe remediation and evaluate student progress.
• Understanding of the dynamics and challenges faced by families with children who have special needs.
• Ability to function as a member of an educational team and collaborate with parents, SEA’s, general education staff, therapy providers, support personnel and community agencies.
• Strong behavior management and positive discipline skills.
• Ability to be flexible and receptive to change.
• Some experience or training in interpreting the standardized scores and relevant details found in Ed Psych and other assessment reports.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Director of Special Education:
Marilyn Smith: msmith@rcoa.ca