26-T-70 - 0.286 FTE Student Support Teacher

School District #20 (Kootenay-Columbia); Rossland; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is seeking a 0.286 FTE Student Support Teacher for Rossland Summit School. Temporary position from immediately to November 27, 2026, with possible extension.

The role requires a BEd with inclusive education focus and BC Certification, plus extensive skills in assessment, UDL, and collaboration with staff to support diverse learners. Applicants should have strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• BC Certification and BEd with inclusive ed focus required.
• Experience with diverse learners, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with staff and families.
• Strong assessment and classroom observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and support Educational Assistants/Child Care Workers.
• Develop, implement and evaluate IEPs in consultation with stakeholders.
• Lead inclusive teaching strategies and co-teach where needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and community resources to support students.

Skills

Inclusive Education

IEP development

Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Behavior management

Assessment planning

Education

Bachelor of Education (Inclusive Education focus)

BC Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Sharepoint)

Microsoft Teams

OneNote

Google Read & Write

Orbit Note

Equatio

Job description

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Teaching Vacancy

2026-2027

Posting Date: October 16, 2026

Competition # 26-C-70

0.286 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST)

Rossland Summit School

Temporary: Immediately – November 27, 2026, with the possibility of extension

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
• 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 Julia Mason, Acting Principal, at [e-mail].

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.

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