25-T-62 - 1.0 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST)

School District 20, Kootenay-Columbia; Fruitvale; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district in British Columbia is looking for a 1.0 FTE Student Support Teacher to provide educational support for students with diverse abilities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Education, BC Certification, and expertise in special education strategies. This role includes developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and collaborating with teachers to facilitate inclusive education. Salary ranges from $60,337 to $111,450 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to support and co-teach in an inclusive classroom.
• Experience in special education preferred.
• Knowledge of child and youth mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with diverse abilities.
• Collaborate with teachers to facilitate intervention programs.
• Evaluate and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Skills

BC Certification

Expertise in teaching and behavioral management strategies

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Education with a focus on Special Education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office apps

G Suite

assistive software (Boardmaker, SETBC, etc.)

Job description

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Teaching Vacancy

2025-2026

Posting Date: August 11, 2025

Competition # 25-T-62

Fruitvale Elementary School

1.0 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST)

Temporary: September 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Qualifications

• BC Certification
• Bachelor of Education with a focus on Special Education or equivalent training that includes coursework in the following areas:
• students with diverse abilities and disabilities, including students with ASD
• assessment/testing theory and practice
• strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students
• Previous teaching experience in Special Education at the elementary level
• Previous successful experience teaching at the elementary level is preferred
• 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 diverse needs
• Working knowledge of behaviour support planning and implementing safety plans
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to help facilitate intervention programs; strong understanding of various intervention programs and strategies
• Ability to set up and facilitate meetings, with school staff, itinerants, and outside agencies
• 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 IV Achievement Test battery
• Working knowledge of computer-based learning software (i.e. Read and Write, EquatIO, G Suite, Moodle, Microsoft Office apps, Microsoft Sharepoint etc.)
• Working knowledge of assistive software (i.e. Boardmaker, SETBC, ARC BC, Lessonpix, iPage apps etc.)
• 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 towards this belief set/value
• Ability to support, model, co-teach and collaborate around best practice to support an inclusive classroom
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills
  
  

For further information, please contact Mike Page, Principal, at .

The annual salary for this position ranges from $60,337 to $111,450, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 12:00 (Noon), August 18, 2025.

Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through

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

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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