Indigenous Student Success Teacher

Indigenous Student Success (ISS) Teacher – Grad Coach

Posting #: 34 – May 27, 2026

Location:

Nechako Valley Secondary School, Vanderhoof, BC

Start date:

September 1, 2026

Salary: $64,341.00 to $ + ($3,500.00 provincial recruitment and retention allowance)

FTE: 0.50 (Continuing Specialist Position)

Assignment:
Determined by the Leads of Indigenous Education and School Principal.

• Provide academic support to Indigenous students, collaborating with teachers, counsellors, and administration.
• Track data, including attendance and academic achievement, and develop and implement a learning plan as part of the school team.
• Focus primarily on graduate coaching and provide additional supports for students to successfully complete their graduation path.

• Bachelor of Education (Middle or Secondary).
• Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Ministry of Education and Childcare.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a positive classroom learning environment that engages students in active learning experiences.
• Ability to assist students as needed in a variety of curriculum areas.
• Knowledge and application of a trauma‑informed approach.
• Experience using competency‑based assessment strategies.
• Strong understanding of the BC Graduation Program and experience helping students navigate course planning and completion.
• Track record of working with families and community supports to help students achieve goals.
• Ability to use assessment tools to identify needs and implement appropriate interventions.
• Experience differentiating instruction to create success for each student.
• Experience integrating appropriate technologies into instructional practices to improve learning outcomes.

• Commit to the BC Education Plan and system goals.
• Supporting every child in learning at high levels.
• Work closely with parents/guardians, caregivers, and the broader community.
• Commit to the Board of Education Strategic Plan.
• Support equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to strengthen student learning.
• Make evidence‑based, collaborative decisions about student learning.
• Support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in a collaborative team environment.
• Commit to the TRC Calls to Action.
• Integrate Indigenous culture and Ways of Knowing into curriculum and learning activities.

• Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.
• Applicants must include posting number when applying.