Learning Support Teacher - Resource

School District #40 (New Westminster); New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

New Westminster Schools is seeking qualified Special Education Teachers for Temporary Full-time LST Resource Teacher positions at elementary, middle and secondary levels, effective Sept 2, 2025. These roles focus on supporting students with identified special needs and promoting inclusion within collaborative school teams.

Candidates must hold a valid BC Teachers Certificate and a Diploma or Master’s in Special Education, with Level B Assessment; experience with IEPs, differentiation, and UDL is

Qualifications

• Valid BC Teachers Certificate.
• Masters or Diploma in Special Education with relevant coursework.
• Level B Assessment qualification (EPSE 421 or equivalent).
• Experience with IEPs, differentiation and UDL.

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborative team of teachers.
• Deliver LST-Resource supports to students with diverse learning needs.
• Support teachers in differentiating and modifying curricula and assessment.
• Provide direct service in small group, pull-out, and push-in settings.

Skills

Direct service in small groups

Consultative support to teachers

Differentiation & adaptation

Collaborative teamwork

Advocate inclusion

Education

Valid BC Teachers Certificate

Diploma or Masters in Special Education

Level B Assessment qualification

Tools

IEP knowledge

UDL/differentiation knowledge

BoardMaker / Read & Write

Job description

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

New Westminster Schools is seeking qualified Special Education Teachers for the following positions:

Temporary Full-time LST Resource Teacher positions are available at our Elementary, Middle, and Secondary levels.

About New Westminster Schools

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits, high quality public services, and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The candidate will be part of, and work closely with, a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum, effective teaching and learning practices, and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Positions are available effective September 2, 2025.

With a focus on supporting students with identified special needs, the LST-Resource delivers a range of support services to students with diverse learning needs, including but not limited to those without designations who are in need of learning support. An advocate of inclusion, the LST-Resource has a sound understanding of IEPs, differentiation and UDL principles. The LST-Resource is an integral member of school based support services, and a valued member of the School Based Team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Valid BC Teachers Certificate


• Diploma (UBC or equivalent 30 credit program) or Masters Degree in Special Education, preferably comprising of coursework in the following areas: students with special needs, strategies for adapting and modification of curriculum, learning disabilities, giftedness, assistive technology or augmentative communication, ASD, Functional Behaviour Assessment, Positive Behaviour Support, and differentiation


• Level B Assessment qualification (EPSE 421 or equivalent)


• Ability to provide direct service to students in small group, pull-out, and push-in situations


• Ability to provide direct and consultative support to teachers and school based teams


• Ability to support teachers in differentiating, adapting, and modifying curricula, instruction, and assessment


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team


• Advocate of inclusion and of students with diverse learning needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience at level as required by the positions


• Drafting, reviewing, and revising IEPs for a wide range of students (high incidence and low incidence)


• Writing and/or implementing Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans


• Knowledge of BoardMaker, Read & Write, and/or other assistive technologies


• Demonstrated ability in the area of UDL and differentiation


• Please note, a native-like fluency in written and oral French is an asset for schools that offer French Immersion.

COMPENSATION

• Salary as per Teachers' Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $59,724.00 to $110,833.00 gross annually plus comprehensive benefits package.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to [e-mail].

Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement, and only those applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit person.