26-T-71 - 0.714 FTE Indigenous Support, Prep and 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) in Rossland invites applications for a 0.714 FTE Indigenous Support, Prep and SST. The role focuses on inclusive education, assessment, and collaboration with staff and families to support diverse learners.

Temporary: Immediately – November 27, 2026, with possible extension. Salary range $64,012–$118,237; full collective agreement placement applies.

Qualifications

• BC Certification and B.Ed. with Inclusive Education focus.
• Experience with diverse learners including autism spectrum disorders.
• Ability to develop and interpret IEPs with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with norm-referenced assessments and Woodcock Johnson III.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and support Educational Assistants/Child Care Workers.
• Develop, implement and evaluate an IEP in consultation with staff, parents and students.
• Carry out assessments and interpret results for instructional planning.
• Embed Indigenous knowledge and inclusive practices in learning.

Skills

Inclusive Education

IEP development

Assessment theory

UDL principles

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Assistive technology

Education

BC Certification

Bachelor of Education (Inclusive Education focus)

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

OneNote

Google Read and Write

Orbit Note

Equatio

Job description

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Teaching Vacancy

2026-2027

Posting Date: October 16, 2026

Competition # 26-C-71

0.714 FTE Indigenous Support, Prep and Student Support Teacher (SST)

(0.2 FTE Indigenous Support Teacher, 0.2 FTE Prep Teacher, 0.314 FTE 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 behaviour 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
• Experience with a variety of learning management systems
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies
• Demonstrated ability to support classroom teachers with the embedding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in student learning experiences for all students
• Demonstrated ability to implement programs and services to assist with academic, personal, and social-emotional needs
• Demonstrated ability to connect with families to build effective communication between home, school, and community supports
• Demonstrated ability to integrate appropriate technologies into educational programs
• 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.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: http://www.makeafuture.ca, www.sd20.bc.ca, KCTU, Schools