Grade 4​/5

The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

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Every day, in every classroom and office throughout the Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world‑class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We believe that teachers continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports for new teachers, ranging from mentorship programs to leadership programs, and numerous career‑pathing opportunities.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow and succeed.

The starting annual salary for this Teacher position ranges from $59,711 to $109,520, with placement on the July 1, 2024 Teacher Salary Grid based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Students, parents, teachers and support staff are all important members of Jackson Elementary School. It is important that we work together positively, to make our students and school the best they can be. Our primary goal is to promote student learning and encourage a love for lifelong improvement.

• This opportunity is a temporary UFN contract, which is subject to cancellation or extension until the teacher returns to work or June 26, 2026, whichever occurs first. In the event the teacher returns to work (work‑hardening, part‑time, full‑time), the duration and/or FTE of this temporary assignment will be amended. The successful applicant must accept the reduced work week (amended to a part‑time contract) but will have the option to remain in a temporary 1.0 FTE contract by working as a Priority TTOC on other days until June 30, 2026.

• Elementary teacher training with major practicum/work experience at the Intermediate levels
• Successful teaching experience at the Intermediate level
• Eligible for B.C. Certification
• Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports

• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Intermediate program
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and recent experience with a balanced literacy program

• Communication & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.
• Organization & Planning:
  Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment
• Classroom Management:
  Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.
• Facilitation & Engagement:
  Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning
• Assessment &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:
  Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
• Caring & Inclusiveness:
  Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
• Flexibility & Adaptability:
  Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances