Special Education Teacher - Integrated Social Emotional Program

Vancouver Public Schools; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

An education institution in British Columbia is seeking a full-time special education teacher for the 2025-26 school year. The role requires a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, maintaining classroom discipline, and collaborating with staff to support student learning. This position offers a competitive salary range based on qualifications and experience, along with various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for assignment with an endorsement in special education.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Master's preferred.
• Successful teaching experience with special education students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and prepare lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Integrate technology into planning and learning activities.
• Maintain classroom discipline through effective management skills.

Skills

Behavior intervention strategies

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team coordination

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Valid teaching certificate with special education endorsement

Tools

IEP.Online

Job description

For the 2025-26 school year ONLY

Full time position

Posting Period: Open until filled

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for assignment with an endorsement in special education
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Master's preferre
• Meet Highly Qualified requirement for assignment
• Successful teaching experience with special education students, preferred
• Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention programs
• Knowledge of effective behavior intervention strategies and ability to implement Behavior Intervention Plans
• Ability to coordinate a team consisting of staff assistants and/or community resources
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form
• Possesses enthusiasm toward teaching and student learning
• Experience with employing a precise behavioral management system for students within a positive learning environment
• Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline
• Ability to assess needs of students, prescribe, and implement effective lessons to meet identified needs
• Experience in writing behavioral objectives based upon students' individual needs
• Experience with employing the procedures of daily continuous measurement for maintaining adequate and current progress records
• Ability to utilize and evaluate interpretive feedback
• Experience in administering and interpreting a wide variety of diagnostic tools relevant to the students to be served
• Familiarization with state standards and testing
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool
• Willingness to participate in staff development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

Essential Functions

• Implements and prepares lesson plans
• Integrates technology into planning, learning, and required record-keeping activities including IEPs using IEP.Online
• Delivers instruction using the prescribed curriculum and provide for individual differences
• Implements effective teaching strategies related to the individualized learning needs and developmental stage of students
• Effectively teaches students of varying abilities
• Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire
• Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; different learning styles, and various disabilities
• Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline
• Maintains classroom discipline through use of effective classroom management skills
• Maintains appropriate student records
• Communicates student progress to parents, as directed
• Actively engages students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
• Works as an effective member of the grade/content area team, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning
• Cooperates as a professional team member and perform faculty duties including student supervision
• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Supervision of students
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits/Compensation

• Salary range: $64,498 - $121,573 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CBA. Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.
• Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.
• Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.
  • Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
  • Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
  • Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CBA.