#30-2026/27 District Elementary Behaviour Inclusion Teacher

School District #53 (Okanagan Similkameen); Oliver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Okanagan Similkameen School District #53 seeks a District Elementary Behaviour Inclusion Teacher for a 0.4 FTE temporary assignment. The role emphasizes supporting students with behavioural and mental health needs, collaborating with school teams, and integrating inclusive practices across classrooms.

Requirements include a Master of Counselling Psychology or an Inclusive Education credential along with BC Teaching Certificate and TQS eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master of Counselling Psychology or Inclusive Education cert would meet qualification.
• Experience in behavioural assessment and intervention for elementary students.
• Ability to develop strategies with school teams for diverse needs.
• Staff consult for IEPs, FBA, Positive Behaviour Support & Safety Plans.
• Model and teach social, emotional, and cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school teams to develop strategies and interventions for students with diverse abilities and behavioural challenges.
• Provide consultative support for staff around IEPs, Functional Behaviour Assessments, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Safety Plans.
• Model, teach, and foster social, emotional, and cultural awareness in students and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to school and district professional community.
• Integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs.

Skills

Behavioural assessment

Intervention strategies

Collaboration with school teams

IEP & safety planning consulting

Social-emotional & cultural awareness

21st century pedagogy

Teamwork

Communication & classroom management

Digital citizenship integration

Education

Master of Counselling Psychology

Inclusive Education certificate

5 upper-level Inclusive Education courses

BC Professional Teaching Certificate

TQS eligibility

Job description

POSTING DATE: October 20, 2026

SCHOOL: Okanagan Similkameen SD53

POSTING: #30- 2026/27

POSITION: District Elementary Behaviour InclusionTeacher

APPOINTMENT: 0.4 FTE Temporary

DURATION: As soon as possible to June 30, 2027

Qualifications Required:

1. education degree plus a Master of Counselling Psychology degree, or an Inclusive Education certificate or 5 upper-level Inclusive Education courses;
2. experience in behavioural assessment and intervention strategies, including working with elementary students experiencing behavioural or mental health challenges;
3. collaborate with school teams to develop strategies and interventions for students with diverse abilities and behavioural challenges;
4. provide consultative support for staff around IEPs, Functional Behaviour Assessments, Positive Behaviour Support Plans, and Safety Plans;
5. ability to model, teach, and foster social, emotional, and cultural awareness;
6. knowledge of current 21st century pedagogy and assessment practices;
7. demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to the professionalcommunity at the school and district level;
8. effective communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills;
9. ability to integrate technologies and digital citizenship into educational programs; and
10. BC Professional Teaching Certificate and current eligibility for Teacher Qualification Service card.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1:00 PM, October 26, 2026.

For further information please contact the principal at [phone] or [e-mail].

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 Canada Student Loan Forgiveness website.

Teacher Pay is based on years of experience and TQS category (July 2026 Salary Grid).

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.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.