1.0 FTE (term) Elev8 Online Lead teacher

1.0 FTE Elev8 (DESK and Homelinks) Lead Teacher.

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 $63,367 - $111,488, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

The successful candidate will be required to be the technology lead for the online learning, help to move the program forward, teach a variety of courses, and liaison with the principal on a regular basis. They will also be a resource for other Elev8 teachers, when technology challenges arise. All courses within the program are asynchronous and are taught using the on-line learning platform, Brightspace D2L.

The preferred applicant will

• Have extensive experience teaching using the Brightspace D2L teaching platform, including a variety of courses between K-12
• Have experience organizing and structuring courses within Brightspace.
• Have experience creating and developing within courses in Brightspace D2L.
• Have experience with SMS for online learning, including troubleshooting.
• Be savvy with a variety of technology programs and tools.
• Be familiar with a variety of adaptive technologies.
• Have experience with being a teacher lead.
• Have an understanding of Grad requirements.
• Have an understanding of enrolment procedures for online learning.
• Have good conflict resolution skills.
• Be able to work independently and show initiative.
  
  

Possibilities exist for the successful candidate to work remotely.

For more information, please contact District Principal Ken Wiens at [email protected]