Life Skills Teacher - Vancouver Technical Secondary School (Continuing Full-Time with Benefits)

School District #39 (Vancouver); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver School Board invites applications for a Life Skills Teacher at Vancouver Technical Secondary School. This continuing full-time position (1.0 FTE) offers benefits and requires a qualified instructor to support students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multisector team, developing communication and life skills, and facilitating transitions to post-secondary options within a supportive public education context.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Masters Degree in Special Education or equivalent.
• Experience with students with developmental disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Liaising with parents, school and district staff.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication skills and communication systems for non-verbal students.
• Provide life skills training (self-help, personal care).
• Develop functional academic skills and social/behaviour supports.
• Coordinate with SSAs to support students' needs.
• Facilitate transition to post-secondary options.

Skills

IEP development

Autism/ID support

Family liaison

Team collaboration

Behaviour support

Education

Diploma or Masters Degree in Special Education

Job description

Life Skills Teacher - Vancouver Technical Secondary School

Continuing Full-Time with Benefits (1.0 FTE)

Only candidates who are fully qualified will be considered for this position

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 107 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow.

Equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education. More than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in the VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics. Students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging are equally important. We strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we seek to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. Our work is guided by the VSB Education Plan and grounded in the embedded equity statement. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

POSITION DETAILS:

Life Skills Programs are small supportive classes for student with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Students may exhibit challenging behaviours and complex learning needs. Goals of the program include developing communication skills or communication systems for non-verbal students, providing life skills training (e.g. self-help, personal care), functional academic skills development, improving behavioural and social skills, working within community, recreation facilities to promote physical fitness, providing work experience where appropriate and providing transition to post-secondary options. In addition to the teacher, the program is staffed with SSAs (the number of support staff is dependent on the students’ needs).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate will have a Diploma or Masters Degree in Special Education or equivalent course work and/or experience in the following:

• Working with students with developmental disabilities and/or autism.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Using Functional Behaviour Assessments to develop positive behaviour support plans.
• Liaising with parents, school and district staff.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Liaising with a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers).

Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email [e-mail].

The VSB 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, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.