T26-246 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 role at Chilliwack Secondary School. The assignment focuses on students with special needs, including assessment and curriculum adaptations, under the Ministry of Education guidelines.

The position requires experience with Level B assessments and CBIEPs, and a strong commitment to inclusive education, differentiation, and

Qualifications

• Extensive academic training in areas of special needs; assessment theory and practice (Level B).
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for Special Education Services as outlined by MOE.
• Experience administering assessments such as WIAT, PPVT, Key Math and TOWL.
• Experience teaching students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and related needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to teach secondary Learning Assistance and Career Education.
• Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet diverse student needs.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• Exemplary work ethic and ability to function as an effective team member.

Skills

Assessment theory

Curriculum adaptation

CBIEP development

Differentiated instruction

Assessment administration

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Job description

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: Immediately until not later than June 30, 2027

Deadline for Applications

Friday, September 18, 2026 – 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time

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