1.0 CONT Take a Hike Coordinator

Westshore Secondary



Applications are invited from professionally qualified individuals for the following teaching Positions of Special Responsibility (POSR). Positions will be filled by competition (Article E11.3b). Placements into these POSR positions during the school year may be considered in accordance with Article E.11.3d

 1.0 CONT Take a Hike Coordinator (See Position Description attached)

Position Description

Take a Hike is based at Westshore Secondary, Colwood Campus and is a full time, alternate, multidisciplinary program for Grade 1012 students that uses outdoor, environmental, and adventure based learning to engage at promise youth in their school and community. This program also includes targeted mental health support and the use of trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning strategies. The Teacher Coordinator serves as the lead teacher and organizer for Take a Hike, working in partnership with the programs mental health clinician, the District Student Engagement Facilitator, and other school staff, district staff, and Take a Hike Foundation personnel.  The Teacher Coordinator for the Take a Hike program must be physically fit and possess the stamina required to participate in and lead students through daily outdoor activities, as well as multi day trips on land and water and be able to perform during an unexpected wilderness emergency.

Position Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with support staff including Student Engagement Facilitator, Education Assistant, and Take a Hike Clinician. Collaboratively designs and implements the program including referral process and transitions. Assists the District Principal of Pathways & Choice in reporting program and student success to the District, the Board of Education, and Take a Hike Foundation. Works collaboratively with the rest of the Take a Hike team, students, and parents to enhance the school as a learning community. Collaborates with SD62 Secondary Schools to support transitions to the program through a referral process, liaise with other school outdoor ed programs, and be a resource to the district in supporting all outdoor ed programs. In consultation with the clinician, SBT, and team members, case-manage or co-case manage, design and implement IEPs/SLPs as required. Completes file review and documentation required for behaviour designations. Actively demonstrates understanding and awareness of district policy and regulations for field trips and risk management protocols.

Qualifications

Diploma, Certification or equivalent training in Outdoor/Adventure Education and/or a combination of logged experience which includes hiking, backpacking, ocean kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, cycle touring, essential outdoor skills (minimum impact camping, outdoor cooking, first aid, map and compass skills, weather interpretation, snow shelter construction, equipment preparation, clothing selections, trip planning, etc.). Minimum three years of successful classroom experience at the Secondary level Minimum of three university courses at the 300 level or higher in Math and English or equivalent experience. Wilderness First Aid

 

The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $60,394 to $109,520, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.  We also offer a competitive benefits package and pension.