Secondary French and Learning Resource

Secondary - French and Learning Resource

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

This temporary position

consists of 3 blocks of French 8, 1 block of IB French 11, and 3 blocks

of Learning Resource. Students will range from emerging learners to those

who are highly motivated and capable learners. The successful candidate

for this position must have current academic and professional preparation as

well as teaching experience in French and Learning Resource at the secondary

grade levels. The successful candidate will have a passion for bringing

language learning to life for students. Strong collaboration and teamwork

skills and a willingness to work closely with other colleagues in the Modern

Languages department and the IB Diploma Programme are required. A commitment to using the specific International

Baccalaureate Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL),

Responsibilities are

multi-faceted and include:

• working with students who have mild to moderate learning challenges and with students who have a Ministry Designation;
• assessing students’ learning needs using a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to provide appropriate remediation;
• collaborating with and support teachers as they adapt and modify the curriculum;
• providing individual and small group instruction outside of the classroom or within the classroom setting;
• writing and implementing student Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
• working on the School Based Team; and
communicating effectively with families and school and district staff

The successful candidate

will have a demonstrated ability to connect with and adapt learning experiences

for students from diverse backgrounds and with a wide variety of learning needs

and styles. Recent work experience must reflect a commitment to

collaboration and teamwork and a willingness to work closely in a professional

and supportive environment with Modern Languages and Resource department

members.

This position is temporary contract and posted as UTR (or until teacher returns).

Richmond

Secondary School is a comprehensive 8-12 school that operates on a Day 1/Day 2

linear timetable. We strive to do our best by creating an inclusive

learning community through supporting and caring for one another. Our

focus is on supporting the diverse learning needs and backgrounds of students

in our school while building and fostering a connected community. Staff

work collaboratively and professionally to support growth by developing and

supporting individual, departmental, and school goals.

The successful candidate for this position must be a qualified secondary teacher with current academic and professional preparation as well as teaching experience in these subjects and grade levels in the the French Immersion programme. All candidates must be certified by the BC Ministry of Education – Teacher Regulation Branch.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, ONLY those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.