Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?
The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.
The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.
Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.
Salary is based on TQS category and years of experience, ranging from $62,445 - $109,520.
Coordinator, Elementary Literacy (Indigenous Focus)
Competition: T-25-400
Location/Dept.: Inclusive Learning
FTE: 0.5
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Term of Employment: Continuing
Posted: June 6, 2025
Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Reporting to the District Principal of Indigenous Education, the candidate will be a member of the Indigenous Education Department. Working with a team of Itinerant Educational Assistants, the primary objectives will be to help raise the literacy scores for students with Indigenous ancestry in Grades 1-7.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Solid knowledge and expertise in early literacy programs, assessments, interventions and resources (including Indigenous resources)
- Culturally responsive educator able to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing and teaching in their work.
- Knowledge of the BC Curriculum, specifically in reading and writing for Grades K-5,
- Extensive primary teaching experience (minimum 5 years) with training and expertise in developmental stages and typical milestones for children
- Experience adapting and modifying programs for students with a wide variety of learning needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that will build positive working relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and the Learning Services team
- Willingness to develop, facilitate and lead a variety of professional learning opportunities for teachers including collaborative inquiry; team-teaching; demo-lessons, and growth mindset
- Willingness/ Experience in presenting workshops for parents of primary-aged children
Responsibilities:
- Support and assist the development of foundational literacy skills with a focus on students with Aboriginal ancestry
- Liaise with other professionals in the district and metro region in support of early literacy interventions and Indigenous early literacy initiatives
- Plan and implement professional learning opportunities for teachers
- Develop literacy support plans for the local First Nation families
- Collaborate with Tsawwassen First Nation Education Department to support their literacy initiatives
- Perform other duties as requested
All required documents must be submitted in your application which include:
- resume cover letter
- copy of valid/pending BC Teaching Certificate
- additional/supporting documentation
For more information on this position, please email Shannon Hunt, District Principal of Human Resources and Teaching Staff at .
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