0.2 Fte Continuing French Teacher Coordinator

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:-13 elementary schools-1 middle school-1 K-10 school-4 secondary schools-2 K-12 schools-online learning and blended programs-an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $61,522 to $108,126, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is looking for a 0.2 FTE Continuing French Teacher Coordinator. The French Teacher Coordinator is a member of the Innovative Learning Team in a Position of Special Responsibility working under the direction of the Director of Instruction, Innovative Learning or designate. This role is vital in overseeing the French language program, providing support to French language teachers, and ensuring high-quality instruction aligned with British Columbia's educational standards. This position requires an enthusiastic, energetic, experienced and dedicated educator. This assignment is a school-based position with responsibilities to schools and staff throughout the district.Specific Duties and Responsibilities:•Assisting the Director of Instruction in facilitating French Advisory Committee (FAC) meetings and French school plan development.•Facilitate Parent Engagement events for French Immersion.•Develop and implement an effective French language curriculum.•Provide leadership and mentorship to French language teachers.•Support Core French at district elementary schools.•Manage resources and ensure the availability of teaching materials.•Foster and inclusive learning environment and engage with students and parents.•Maintain program records and participate in school-wide events.•Coaching, mentoring, demonstrating, consulting and otherwise assisting classroom teachers and schools in all aspects of French language instruction.•Maintaining current knowledge with respect to best instructional practices, research in French language education, and instructional resources and making this information available to teachers and schools.•Providing and/or coordinating professional learning opportunities French language (professional development days).•Performing other related duties as assigned by the Director of Instruction or designate.Competencies:•Highly collaborative•Excellent communication skills•Inquiry mindset•Independent and initiative driven•High-level integrity•Problem solving skillsSchedule:To be determined.Due to district travel, presentations, meetings, and work commitments, schedule adjustments will arise and will be determined by the Director of Instruction or designate. Travel throughout the district may be required.Minimum academic qualifications/experience:a) Professional teaching certificate as recognized by the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care.b) At least five years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in French Immersion.c) Exemplary teaching record.g) Demonstrates leadership, interpersonal, organizational and consultation skills.h) Possession of a current valid BC Driver's License.Desired Skills:a) Proficiency in French and English.b) Experience in teaching French at various educational levels.c) Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative abilities.d) Ability to inspire and motivate teachers and students.e) Familiarity with educational technology and digital learning tools.Reporting structure:The District French Teacher Coordinator is accountable to the Director of Instruction, Innovative Learning.For more information, please contact Ben Eaton, Director of Innovative Learning , at ****** School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.*While we appreciate all applications, we will contact only those who have been shortlisted.*If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. 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