T26-200 Temporary, Full-Time, Learning Assistance

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future – Careers in BC Education invites applications for a temporary, full‑time Learning Assistance position at Chilliwack Secondary School. The role focuses on supporting students with special needs, assessing learning needs and aligning instruction with Ministry/BC Education standards.

The successful candidate will differentiate instruction, use evidence‑based practices, and collaborate with teachers, families and district staff

Qualifications

• Extensive academic training in special needs and related areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment/diagnosis theory and Level B assessments.
• Experience with developing, implementing and evaluating CBIEPs.

Responsibilities

• Teach secondary Learning Assistance and Career Education.
• Carry out assessments including classroom observations and curriculum-based methods.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and district personnel to support student learning.
• Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet diverse needs.

Skills

Special needs instruction

Assessment theory

Curriculum adaptation

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Educational technology

Education

Graduate coursework in Special Education

Level B assessment training

CBIEP development experience

Tools

WIAT

PPVT

Key Math

TOWL

Job description

Posting Number : T 26-200

Date Issued : August 19, 2026

Position

Worksite : Chilliwack Secondary School

Contract Type : Temporary, Full-Time

Assignment Area(s) : Learning Assistance

Salary Range : $63,347 to $116,190 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)
Effective Date : September 1, 2026 until not later than June 30, 2027

Please Note : The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position

Deadline for Applications : Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 current supervisors who can comment on your teaching.

Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive academic training and post graduate coursework in the following areas: students with special needs; assessment/testing theory and practice (Level B); strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as outlined in the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for Special Education Services
• Demonstrated experience and ability in being able to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of Level B Assessments including the WIAT, PPVT, Key Math and TOWL
• Demonstrated understanding of and successful experience in teaching students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, autism, chronic health and physical disabilities, and multiple disabilities as defined by the Ministry of Education.
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of special needs and learning disabilities
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of CBIEPs in consultation with the classroom teacher(s), parent(s), student and district personnel
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to effectively teach secondary Learning Assistance and Career Education
• Demonstrated ability to recognize individual student differences and effectively differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the learning needs of all students in a diverse classroom for all subjects in this assignment
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills
• Demonstrated ability to devise and use a variety of assessment processes, including competency-based assessments, that effectively allow students to demonstrate their learning
• An exemplary work ethic with proven ability to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated commitment to a vertically aligned curriculum
• Demonstrated willingness to explore and implement concepts from the new curriculum including awareness of and experience working with the First Peoples Principles of Learning
• Demonstrated commitment to the use of technology to enhance and leverage effective instructional practice and track student learning as well as part of a larger initiative to communicate consistently and effectively with parents
• Demonstrated sensitivity, awareness and understanding of adolescent development and enthusiasm for developing positive relationships with adolescents
• Demonstrated commitment to and engagement in lifelong professional and personal learning

For further information, contact: 604-795-7295 (CSS) Chuck Lawson, Principal; Beth Clarke, VP; Josh Sandberg, VP; Kate Campbell, VP; Ron Bhatti, Acting VP