25-7+ Temporary Full-Time Elementary Literacy Support Teacher (10 Positions)

Worksite: Various Elementary Sites Throughout the District and Learning Services

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Secondment)

Assignment Area(s): Elementary Literacy Support Teacher – 10 Positions

Salary Range: $5+,711 to $10+,520 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: September 1, 2025, to not later than June 30, 2027

Please Note:

1.The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

2. Due to the specialized nature of this position, the successful applicant, if currently a continuing appointee with Chilliwack School District, may be "seconded" to this position thereby having the assurance to return to his/her former position.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, April 25, 2025 - 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

Please Note: This assignment requires the teacher to work collaboratively with classroom teachers using a co-teaching/coaching model. In addition, this teacher will be using targeted reading interventions with small groups of students. This assignment will be at multiple sites throughout the year.

extensive academic training, professional preparation and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment at the elementary school level
knowledge and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to the Primary Years
minimum of 5 years of demonstrated excellence as a primary classroom teacher
willingness to work in other teacher's classrooms as a co-teaching partner (co-plan and co-teach)
excellent classroom management, organizational skills and integration of compassionate and inclusive classrooms
demonstrated knowledge of a comprehensive literacy program and the components to support reading (comprehension, vocabulary building, phonics/phonological awareness and fluency strategies)
demonstrated knowledge of district assessments and experience in using assessment evidence to plan for instruction/intervention
demonstrated knowledge of effective formative, self, peer, and summative assessment practices
demonstrated ability and experience in tracking and monitoring student achievement in relation to literacy skills
willingness to collaborate with Learning Services staff and Literacy Support colleagues to align instructional, assessment and reporting practices
Master's Degree focusing on Literacy Education, Curriculum, Mentoring or Learning Disabilities would be an asset, or advanced university level coursework and/or accredited professional development in: strategies for differentiating and adapting curriculum requirements to meet the diverse learning needs of students; assessment, diagnosis, and remediation of literacy and/or written output learning difficulties; use of assistive technology in instruction
will participate in training on inclusive practices to meet the diverse needs of students
demonstrated ability and experience in teaching and mentoring other teacher colleagues
demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators, students and parents
demonstrated ability to motivate and successfully teach students with diverse learning abilities
knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in addressing the wide range of academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of children
Valid BC drivers license required
Current experience as an ELC teacher is an asset