Inclusive Education Teacher

Location: West Vancouver

Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives.

Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.

We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community and to fostering a barrier-free workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, Black people, people of colour, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all genders, gender identities, and sexual orientations, including members of the 2

SLGBTQ+ community.

Collingwood recognizes that diversity enriches our learning environment and strengthens our ability to support and inspire students. We welcome candidates who will contribute to the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds within our school community. Accommodation is available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact us, and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable legislation.

We are looking for an experienced Inclusive Education (Learning Resource) Teacher to join our Inclusive Education Department at Wentworth Campus (JK – Grade
7). The successful candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative, inspirational, tech-savvy educator with experience working with students who have diagnosed learning differences and who is looking to become a part of a vibrant teaching and learning community. This is a  Temporary Contract  maternity leave position from mid
- January, 2027 to mid
- January, 2028.

Responsibilities

Deliver the curriculum as per the BC Ministry requirements

Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all students while creating a rigorous, positive and inclusive learning environment

Motivated to learn and improve teaching practice with an emphasis on personal and social development, critical and creative thinking skills, communication and effective assessment

Collaborate and teach with other members of faculty within the grade team and school to create innovative lessons and units that embrace the universal design for learning framework

Build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community

Oversee the development of individualized student learning plans, including tracking and monitoring student progress

Required qualifications

Bachelor of Education with experience and training in teaching students with learning differences

Master’s Degree or specific course work in Inclusive Education

Knowledge of differentiated learning approaches and current practices in Inclusive Education

Understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy skill development

Familiar with the BC curriculum

Experience contributing to the writing of IEP goals

Excellent interpersonal skills including a positive and proactive approach

A passion for ongoing learning and professional development

Exceptional teaching skills, with a creative approach to support children’s participation and active engagement…