T21-197 Temporary, Full-Time Literature Studies 10, Physical Education, Art & Drama - Grades 9-12

Date Issued: August 20, 2021

POSITION

Worksite: GW Graham Secondary School

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s): Literature Studies 10, Physical Education, Art & Drama – Grades 9 to 12

Effective Date: September 1, 2021 until not later than June 30, 2022

Please Note: The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

Deadline for Applications: August 30, 2021 – 12:00 pm

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca 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:

• extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching in all areas of this assignment
• knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment
• extensive academic training and qualifications in Humanities
• demonstrated ability and experience teaching Humanities, Physical Education, Art & Drama
• extensive academic training, professional preparation and qualifications in teaching Humanities, Physical Education, Art & Drama at the secondary school level
• demonstrated content knowledge of the most effective ways to help students learn artistic/drama technique and expression
• ability to design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessment practices in Physical Education in order to measure and monitor student progress effectively
• willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a grade group team
• knowledgeable about, and committed to balanced assessment practices
• demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the Ministry of Education’s current philosophy for graduation level schools with respect to teaching practices and evaluation/assessment and reporting procedures
• demonstrated ability to recognize individual students’ differences and effectively differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the learning needs of all students in a diverse classroom for all subjects in this assignment at the middle school level
• demonstrated use of highly successful instructional strategies in the classroom
• demonstrated ability to adapt or modify curriculum for students who are experiencing difficulties
• demonstrated sensitivity, awareness and understanding of adolescent development and enthusiasm for working, and developing positive relationships, with adolescents
• demonstrated ability to incorporate a wide range of effective classroom management strategies to resolve discipline problems and still maintain the dignity of young adolescents
• commitment and willingness to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and administration in order to support all students through an RTI system and student-centered model
• demonstrated ability to co-ordinate and manage a preparation time schedule that requires excellent organizational and communication skills
• commitment to becoming involved and positively contributing to the culture of the school
• ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents
• evidence of personal initiative and strong work ethic with a proven ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member
• a current First-Aid and CPR certificate

For Further Information Contact: Chuck Lawson, Principal (604) 847-0772