LSAT Teacher

School District #75 (Mission); Mission; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Public School District is seeking a Learning Specialist Alternate Teacher (LSAT) for École Mission Senior Secondary. The position focuses on inclusive education, trauma-informed practice, and social-emotional learning for students with diverse needs.

Collaborative case management and IEP/SLP development are key components of the role. The LSAT works with school staff, families, and external agencies to support students with complex learning profiles, and will chair IEP/ICM meetings as

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and/or PDP.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Education or post-graduate diploma in Inclusive Education.
• Training in Trauma Informed Practice.
• Understanding of Social Emotional Learning.
• Experience with First People’s Principles of Learning.
• Successful teaching experience in middle/secondary grades.
• Experience with Level B testing/assessment is an asset.
• Experience with IEPs and case management.

Responsibilities

• Encourage the use of the First People’s Principles of learning, trauma informed practice, social emotional learning and core competencies.
• Focus on prevention – explicit teaching of social emotional learning and self-regulation.
• Case management for students with behavior designations (R and H).
• In consultation with the school psychologist and counsellor, design/implement IEPs/SLPs as required.
• Call and chair IEP and Integrated Case Management (ICM) meetings.
• Complete file reviews and documentation to support behavior designation for audits.
• Collaborate with teachers to support inclusion for students with intensive behaviour or mental illness.
• Provide opportunities for health and career education and life skills development.
• Maintain a safe and caring classroom environment.
• Connect with youth facing barriers in a strength-based manner.
• Report on student progress in addition to teacher’s reports.
• Liaise with support agencies in Mission (MCFD, Xyolhemeylh, Fraser Health, etc.).
• Assist with development of student behaviour and safety plans.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Social emotional learning

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

First People’s Principles

Education

Bachelor of Education / PDP

Master’s or Bachelors in Inclusive Education

Training in Trauma Informed Practice

Job description

The Mission Public School District is located on the traditional, ancestral, unsurrendered, and shared territories of Stó:lo people, of Leq'á:mel, Semá:th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets and Qwó:ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Halq'eméylem is the language of this land and of Stó:lo ancestors. The place from where Halq’eméylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leq’á:mel. The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial.

We invite applications for the position of:

School: École Mission Senior Secondary

Position: LSAT Teacher

FTE: 1.0

Grade: 10-12

Status: Temporary

Start Date: ASAP to June 30, 2027 or until the full or partial return of the incumbent

In order to provide school based inclusive support for students with social, emotional and behavioural needs, a caring and strength- based, trauma informed approach is most effective. The secondary focused Learning Specialist Alternate Teacher has the specialized knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to work with students with a variety of learning, and social/emotional behavioural issues including but not limited to (category R, H and Q). The direct role of the Learning Specialist Alternate Teacher secondary focused is to provide support to students within the classroom setting. The indirect role of the LSAT is to act as an advocate for students, a case manager for students with an IEP and as a resource to school staff and parents who are supporting students with difficulties in behaviour and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and/or PDP
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Education or post-graduate diploma in Inclusive Education
• Training in Trauma Informed Practice
• Understanding of Social Emotional Learning
• Success in implementing the First People’s Principals of Learning
• Successful teaching experience in middle and/or secondary grades
• Recent successful training and experience in Level B testing, interpretation and assessment an asset
• Experience teaching students with a variety of learning issues and designations as outlined by the Ministry of Education
• Understanding of the ministry criteria for category R and H designations
• Experience as a case manager for designated students, including experience with IEP’s
• Experience implementing effective student intervention plans at the classroom level
• Experience working with students with dual designations and complex learning profiles (eg. Students with a learning disability and behavioural issues or students with complex emotional/learning needs)
• Confidence in preparing behavior plans, safety plans and student care plans where required
• Familiarity with UDL and RTI
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills

Job Duties

• Encourage the use of the First People’s Principles of learning, trauma informed practice, social emotional learning and the core competencies
• Focus on prevention – explicit teaching of social emotional learning and skills for self-regulation
• Case management for students with behavior designations (R and H, and sometimes D or G where appropriate)
• In consultation with the school psychologist and school counsellor, case manage or co-case manage, design and implement IEPs/SLPs as required
• Call and chair IEP and Integrated Case Management (ICM) meetings
• Complete file reviews, assist with file organization and documentation to support the behavior designation for audit purposes
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support inclusion for students with intensive behaviour or serious mental illness
• Provide opportunities for health and career education and life skills development
• Maintain a safe and caring environment in the classroom
• Connect with youth, especially those who have faced systemic and structural barriers, in a strength based and optimistic manner
• Reporting on student progress in addition to the classroom teacher’s report
• Liaise with a wide variety of support agencies for youth in Mission, including but not limited to MCFD (SW and CYMH), Xyolhemeylh, Fraser Health, Mission Community Services, Fraser House, Child, Youth Crisis Program, Career Advisor and MY House
• Assist with the development of student behaviour and student safety plan

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $61, 502-$112,806, with placement on the range based on length of service, FTE and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The school district is focused on following the school's strategic plan which sets the direction for the organization and supports student learning. We are committed to forming safe and inclusive workspaces and schools. To learn more, review our policy for Safe Caring and Respectful Workplaces.

Why the Mission School District?

We are a medium-sized district with rural and urban schools. We are large enough to provide a variety of programs and services, and small enough to build meaningful relationships with our students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

About Mission

Mission is nestled on a southern coastal mountain slope, overlooking the lush valley of the mighty Fraser River. Ideally situated, Mission is located an hour east of Vancouver and 20 minutes from Abbotsford. Mission was originally inhabited by the Sto:lo First Nations people, and today this rapidly growing and dynamic centre is home to a population of some 38,000 residents. Come see why Mission is "the Jewel in the Valley".

What opportunities do we offer?

• District Mentorship/ Leadership Groups
• In-house training, online training, leadership training, andprofessional development opportunities
• A great place to live that is relatively affordable compared to other lower mainland cities
• Access to wellness resources

Thank you for your interest. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Accommodations/adjustments are available for interviews and in the workplace. If selected for an interview Human Resources will provide information on how to request accommodation/adjustments.