26-T-47 - 0.1 FTE Student Support Teacher

School District 20, Kootenay-Columbia; Trail; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) invites applications for 10 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST) & Learning Support Teacher at Webster Elementary School for a temporary term from September 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026, with potential extension. BC Certification and a B.Ed.

with Inclusive Education are required, plus experience with diverse abilities and IEP development. The annual salary ranges from 64,012 to 118,237 CAD, based on service length and qualifications per the collective

Qualifications

• BC Certification required.
• Bachelor of Education with Inclusive Education focus.
• Experience with students with disabilities or diverse abilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate an IEP.
• Experience administering Woodcock Johnson III at Level B.
• Strong collaboration with Educational Assistants/Child Care Workers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and assistive software.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and support the work of Educational Assistants/Child Care Workers.
• Carry out assessments including classroom observation and norm-referenced instruments to Level B.
• Develop, implement and evaluate an IEP in consultation with classroom teachers, parents and staff.
• Collaborate to support inclusive classroom practices.
• Support the school community in fostering an inclusive mindset.

Skills

Inclusion mindset

IEP development

Collaboration

Assessment skills

Behaviour management

Education

BC Certification

Bachelor of Education (Inclusive Education)

Tools

Microsoft Office (SharePoint/Teams/OneNote)

Assistive software (Google Read & Write, Orbit Note, Equatio)

Job description

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Teaching Vacancy

7

Posting Date: August 27, 2026

2026-2027

Competition # 26-C-47

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

Webster Elementary School

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

Qualifications

• 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.