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 is a full-time, continuing position with an initial focus on the High School (Grade 10-12) with possible inter-departmental work expanding to the Junior (K-6)and Middle (Grade 7-9)

Qualifications: 

• Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• A valid BC teaching certificate
• Experience, education and training in special education, preferably at the secondary school (Grade 8-12) level
• Knowledge of culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices. 
• Ability to contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of an IEP in consultation with the school team, parents and caregivers, students and community resource personnel
• Ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments
• Proven experience in adapting materials for enrichment and meeting universal, targeted and intensive supports to empower learners
• Knowledge of student regulation and management strategies
• Knowledge of safe, caring, and orderly school policies and Safer Schools Together training is an asset. 
• Fluent communication skills in English, both oral and written, with students, colleagues, families, caregivers, and external service providers
• Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

Collaborative Planning and Coordination

• A member of the school-based  team provides collaborative consultation
• Assists with pre-referral interventions and works closely with teachers and the school-based team to plan for, organize and access support services for students
• Student documentation and file review, including psychoeducational and diagnostic reports. 

Instruction

• teaching students to develop learning strategies for use in classroom settings or for independent learning;
• Skill development or remediation
• Courses connected to social-emotional learning, physical or mental wellness, and career education development, as directed by the Principal 

Consultation

• collaboration with classroom teachers to design or implement instructional strategies or to adapt instructional content or materials
• advising teachers concerning adjustments to curriculum, instruction, or environmental factors in the classroom which may facilitate learning for a student or group of students
• consulting with parents and students regarding learning strategies and organizational skills; 
• consulting with school, home and community resource providers.

Assessment

• criterion-referenced or norm-referenced assessment as appropriate to answer questions about how best to provide instruction or support 
• systematic observation and collection of behavioural data to establish baseline/progress data or describe functional behaviours;
• Synthesis of information from parents, student records, other service providers, and health-related information to aid the assessment process; 
• In-depth interviews with students to determine their knowledge of the learning process and/or thinking strategies.

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, from BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of colour), persons with disabilities, 2and SLGBTQ (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]