25-T-28 - 1.0 FTE Student Support Teacher (French Preferred)

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

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a Student Support Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The role focuses on supporting students with special needs, particularly in a French-speaking environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Education and BC Certification, with experience in Special Education preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and foster an inclusive classroom environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Education preferred.
• Ability to develop and evaluate IEPs.
• Knowledge of mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents on student development.
• Direct and supervise Educational Assistants.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Behavioural Management

Education

Bachelor of Education

BC Certification

Tools

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Moodle

Texhelp Read and Write

Boardmaker

Job description

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Teaching Vacancy

2025-2026

Posting Date: May 16, 2025

Competition # 25-T-28

Twin Rivers Elementary School

1.0 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST) – French Preferred

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 special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorders
• assessment/testing theory and practice
• strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students
• Undergraduate degree with a major in French is preferred
• Previous teaching experience in Special Education at the elementary level
• Previous successful experience teaching at the primary 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 special needs
• 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. Texhelp 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 in a team environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills
  
  

Note: Candidates may be asked to complete an oral or written French language screening to determine levels of language proficiency.

For further information, please contact Kim Desmarais, Principal, at 250-365-8465 ext. 650.

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), May 21, 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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