#24-2026/27 Inclusion Support Teacher

School District 53; Oliver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Okanagan Secondary School is seeking an Inclusion Support Teacher for a 1.0 FTE temporary position from September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 (or earlier return of incumbent). The role focuses on leading in developing and evaluating IEPs and support plans, adapting curriculum for diverse learners, and coordinating with the Student Support Services team.

Qualifications include a teaching degree with a Master’s or Inclusive Education cert, or 5 upper-level courses including Level B

Qualifications

• Education degree plus a Master’s degree, or an Inclusive Education certificate, or 5 upper-level courses (must include a Level B Assessment course)
• Recent successful classroom teaching experience in adapting curriculum
• Ability to lead IEPs, Learning Support Plans, and Annual Instruction plans
• Select and adapt curriculum and instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Carry out assessments and interpret norm-referenced instruments to Level B
• Guide and support education assistant work under the principal’s direction
• Collaborate with district staff and community agencies
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills
• Ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs
• BC Teacher Certification and eligibility for TQS card

Responsibilities

• Lead in development, implementation, and evaluation of IEPs, LSPs, and AIPs
• Adapt curriculum and instruction for diverse needs
• Carry out classroom and diagnostic assessments and interpret norm-referenced tools
• Guide education assistant work under the principal’s direction
• Collaborate with school district staff and community agencies
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Integrate technology and digital citizenship into educational programs

Skills

IEP development

Curriculum adaptation

Classroom management

Communication & collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Teaching degree

Master's or Inclusive Education cert

Level B Assessment course

5 upper-level courses

Job description

POSTING DATE: August 24, 2026

School

Southern Okanagan Secondary School

Posting

#24 - 2026/27

Position

Inclusion Support Teacher

Appointment

1.0 FTE Temporary

Duration

September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 or earlier return of incumbent

Qualifications

• Education degree plus a Master's degree, or an Inclusive Education certificate, or 5 upper-level courses (must include a Level B Assessment course);
• recent successful classroom teaching experience in adapting curriculum;
• ability to:
  • lead in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Individual Education Plans, Learning Support Plans and Annual Instruction plans;
  • select and adapt curriculum, programs, and instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students including those with complex diverse abilities;
  • carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, and administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments to Level B;- guide and support education assistant work under the direction of the school principal and provide leadership to the student support services department;
  • serve as school representatives when consulting with school district staff and community agencies;
• effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
• ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs; and
• BC Professional Teaching Certificate and current eligibility for Teacher Qualification Service card.

Closing Date for Applications

1:00 PM, August 31, 2026.

Contact

Please contact the principal at [phone] or

Student Programme

Are you a student in your Bachelor of Education Program? Our district considers applications for postings once you have started your long practicum. In your application package provide reference contacts from your practicum school teacher sponsor and program advisor. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of your education program. You may be eligible to apply for Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness program as a teacher in a rural and remote area. Details can be found at the .

Teacher Pay

Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (link ).

Posting Process

Postings are filled in the following order: 1) re-engagement (currently on layoff), 2) by employer-initiated transfers, 3) by qualifications/seniority, 4) returns from leaves (when not placed in former position), and 5) applicants without seniority. Re-engagement and employer-initiated transfers may occur before, during, or after the posting process.

Shortlisting

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.