T-FTE Student Support Teacher

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Teaching Vacancy

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Posting Date:
August 27, 2026

Competition # 26-C-47

• 10 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST) & Learning Support Teacher

Temporary:
September 1, 2026 – December 18, 2026, or full return of the incumbent

NOTE: This assignment may end prior to the end date, or it may be extended

• BC Certification
• Bachelor of Education with a focus on Inclusive Education or equivalent training that includes coursework in the following areas:
• students with disabilities or diverse abilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder
• assessment/testing theory and practice
• strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students
• principles of UDL and their application in the classroom
• Previous teaching experience in Inclusive Education at the elementary level
• Expertise in a wide range of teaching and behavioural management strategies including skill development in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and social skills
• Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of disabilities and diverse abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of child and youth mental health issues
• Ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments to Level B
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate an IEP in consultation with classroom teacher(s), parents, students, staff and district and community resource personnel
• Formal training and experience administering Woodcock Johnson III Achievement Test battery
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Sharepoint, Teams, Onenote)
• Working knowledge of assistive software (Google Read and Write, Orbit Note, Equatio)
• Working knowledge and ability to facilitate the use of the school's Sensory Lab.
• Direct, supervise and support the work of Educational Assistants/Child Care Workers
• An understanding of inclusion and how to support the school community in supporting an inclusive mindset
• Ability to support, model, co-teach and collaborate around best practice to support an inclusive classroom
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills

For further information, please contact Shelly McKay, Principal, at .

The annual salary for this position ranges from $64,012 to $118,237, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.