Temp ; Learning Assistance​/Special Education Resource Teacher

Position Description

A temporary full time (1.0) Learning Assistance/Special Education Resource Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The assignment will be at Duncan Cran Elementary School.

Duncan Cran Elementary School is a K-6 school located in the City of Fort St John. We have a population of 320 students. 30% of or students have Indigenous ancestry. Our school enjoys itinerant access to a range of services. Our grade six students are part of a Curriculum With Technology (CWT) Program where each student is assigned an I-Pad to support their learning.

We are an APPLE School and proud to support the health and wellness of our school community through this initiative. See for more information.

• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
• Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the elementary years level
• Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills
• Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging
• Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
• Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition
• Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
• Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity
• Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
• Masters in Special Education or working towards
• Ability/experience to carry out a variety of assessment, including classroom observation, administration and interpretation of norm- reference assessment instruments, curriculum-based assessments, and diagnostic teaching methods
• Ability to implement extensive Individual Education Programs (IEP's) (detailing adaptations and modifications) in consultation with classroom teachers, parents, students and district resource personnel
• Experience/working knowledge of Assessment for Learning, Math Makes Sense, Criterion Referenced Performance based assessment, Guided Reading, Power of Ten and Literacy in Action
• Ability/experience to support students designated with Chronic Health
• Ability to support teachers within adapted classes in literacy, numeracy and science
• Wide range of teaching and management strategies
• Knowledge of numeracy and literacy curriculum at the elementary intermediate level
• Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of special needs
• Ability/expertise to work with students either individually or in small groups or in a classroom setting
• Advocacy for and empathy with students with special needs
• Ability to work with students experiencing learning difficulties
• Experience/training/knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Training and experience as an LAT

• Three (3) references
• Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)

• $2,000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4,000 for teachers from other areas
• $3,035 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)
• Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $65,397 - $111,952
• Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE

Griff Peet Principal, Duncan Cran Elementary  or

All applications with relevant documentation must be made through Make A Future for consideration for the position

School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority. Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.

School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools with School District No. 60 (Peace River North). The district’s schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.

School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St. John, BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with…