Temporary FTE Skills​/Learning Support Teacher

Position Overview

Skills for Life (SFL) Teacher – temporary, 0.90 FTE, effective September 8, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Salary $60,015 – $109,520 (proportionate to FTE). Apply by 3:00 p.m. PST Monday, June 22, 2026.

• Diploma or Degree in Special Education with coursework in Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Math Remediation, Exceptional Children, Behaviour Interventions, and Assessment and Evaluation, and training with Level B assessment tools.
• Minimum two years classroom teaching experience at the appropriate level.
• Extensive knowledge and practice in modification and adaptation strategies for various levels of student performance and in designing remediation techniques for students with complex learning profiles.
• Experience working with students in an alternate setting.
• Demonstrated skills in time management, record keeping, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration.
• Philosophy that supports integration and inclusion for students with special needs.
• Ability to advocate for students with inclusive needs.
• Ability to collaboratively develop, implement, and evaluate an IEP in consultation with classroom teachers, parents, students, district personnel, and community professionals.
• Understanding of computer technology and experience with students with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Leadership experience working as a team member with students, staff, educational assistants, and parents.
• Ability to design and implement an effective life skills and academic program for secondary‑aged children who meet the criteria for the Skills for Life (SFL) Program.
• Proven skills in meeting diverse behavioural and emotional needs of secondary‑aged children and ability to take a leadership role in scheduling and training staff involved in the program.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice.
• Understanding of assessment for learning and ability to demonstrate its application in designing differentiated instructional strategies.
• Ability to demonstrate how current practices align with SD72 learning beliefs.

• Inquiry‑based and collaborative approach to BC Curriculum delivery.
• Knowledge of Social/Emotional Learning and BC Mental Health Framework.
• Incorporation of First People’s Principles of Learning.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Support growth and development of individual learners through differentiated learning and varied assessment strategies.
• Collaboration with fellow teachers to plan, develop, and implement exceptional learning experiences for each student.

• Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures, and practices.
• Commitment to standards of conduct: respectful, professional, team‑oriented, collaborative, ethical, honest, trustworthy.
• Commitment to understand and implement Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

We value diversity and are an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. We commit to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment and will provide accommodation upon request.