Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School is an Independent, co-educational K-12 school. We are one of a few dedicated Special Education Schools in BC, serving students not only from the North Shore but drawing students from across the lower mainland. We follow the BC Ministry of Education curriculum while adapting and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. We incorporate Inquiry and Experiential Learning, Universal Design for Learning, and social-emotional education to deliver a comprehensive educational experience. Students in our high school program are working towards the Dogwood Graduation program and engage in successive experiences focussed on being ready to launch towards individualized pathways post-graduation. 

Reporting to the Principal, this role is primarily focussed on the High School (Grades 10-12) with possible extension to Middle School (Grades 7-9) and will be responsible for teaching ADST/STEM-related courses and developing an energized and robust ADST program at the school. We welcome applications that represent the diversity of ADST courses, including robotics, engineering, computer sciences, woodworking, drafting, home economics, culinary studies, textiles, etc. 

Qualifications: 

• Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• A valid BC teaching certificate or Independent School Certification qualifying criteria
• Experience, education, or training with diverse learners
• Experience, education and training in mathematics, ADST-related and
• STEM or STEAM-related subjects. , including: 
  Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, TinkerCAD) and 3D printing
  Familiarity with Electronics and robotics (VEX or FIRST Robotics, LEGO SPIKE, Raspberry Pi, Arduino)
  Familiarity with Media Arts (Adobe, Canva, Procreate, iMovie)
  Familiarity with Programming (Scratch, Java, Python, C++)
• Proficient knowledge of educational and assistive technologies and applications
• Experience, education or training in inquiry-based learning pedagogies and universal design for learning strategies. 
• Current knowledge and experiences with BC Ministry of Education curriculum, assessment, and reporting expectations. 
• Superior skills in self-awareness, self-management and self-advocacy
• Fluent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Strong organisational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Uphold Professional Standards for BC Educators
• Planning, delivery, assessment and reporting for courses and programs aligned with approved BC and/or school curriculum as directed by the Principal
• Accommodate inclusive education needs of students, including behaviour plans and Individual Education Plans
• Support the development and tracking of Individual Education Plans as part of the collaborative school-based team
• Serve as an Inclusive Education Plan case manager for a group of students over 3 years.
• Participate in school life programs, including Support Block, Advisory,
• Outdoor School Days, Career Education, Social-Emotional Learning, etc. 
• Creating co-curricular opportunities for students 
• Managing, inventorying and budgeting supplies
• Utilise Google Classroom as a learning platform and MyEd to report attendance.
• Other duties as required

Salary and benefits are paid as per the BCGEU collective agreement. 

$53,890.55 – $107,445.55 – Depending on category and step 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

Please email your resume  to Human Resources at [email protected]