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: Hatzic Middle School

Position: Learning Specialist Alternate Teacher (LSAT) / Inclusion Support Program (ISP) Teacher

FTE: 1.0

Grade: 7-9

Status: Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Education and/or PDP

· Master’s or Bachelors in Inclusive Education or post graduate diploma in Inclusive Education

· Specific coursework in Curriculum and Instruction or Inclusive Education, or Counselling Psychology is desirable

· Knowledge of First People’s Principals of Learning and an understanding of equity and reconciliation in schools

· Successful teaching experience with youth facing barriers, preferably in an alternate educational setting

· Ability to implement a trauma-informed approach to classroom management

· Generalist approach teaching English/Social Studies/Science/Math (ability with Sr. Math essential) and other ministry or locally developed courses, including Social Emotional Learning curriculum

· Successful experience with students with a variety of learning/behaviour issues but not limited to (category Q, R and H), dual designations and other Special Education designations (G, D, K)

· Additional coursework or specific training in areas of Autism- through POPARD and the Reference to Regulate Therapy

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing programs for students with Complex Developmental and Behavioural conditions (CDBC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), pathological demand avoidance (PDA)

· Ability to case manage (specifically IEPs/IBPs, designations, and calling and chairing of the meetings of the ICM process) students facing barriers, with complex social, emotional, behavioural and academic needs

· Successful experience adapting or modifying curriculum based on individual student needs as outlined in the IEP

· Ability and/or desire to create a flexible program for students with diverse social/emotional/academic needs

· Ability to relate and connect with youth facing barriers in a non- judgmental, patient and enthusiastic manner.

· Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills with school-based staff, district staff, parents, students, community partners. Liaise with cross-enrolled school (ie. Mission Online Learning)

· Willingness to work within a learning centre model (shared space with teachers and paraprofessionals)

· Ability in using computers and a variety of technology tools for learning including but not limited to search techniques, software knowledge, Distributed Learning and online curriculum options

· Competency in a variety of curriculum delivery techniques (self-paced, cooperative, project-based, integrated, instructional institute etc.)

· Knowledge and liaise with a wide variety of support agencies for youth in the Mission community, including but not limited to MCFD (SW and CYMH), Xyolhemeylh, Fraser Health, Mission Community Services, Fraser House, Youth Crisis Program, Career Advisor and MY House, Provincial Outreach Program for Autism Related Disorders (POPARD

· Strong organizational skills and commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated teaching ability

· Commitment to the philosophy of UDL and RTI, promote and support differentiated instruction at the classroom level

· Ability to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to the needs and demands of the profession

· Ability to organize for instruction to maximize student potential

· Training and/or certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Food Safe is desired

· Willingness to practice and promote cultural sensitivity and awareness

· Recent successful training and experience in Level B testing, interpretation and assessment, standardized Level A and B assessment would be an asset

** ** Job Duties:

· Design and implement a variety of assessment practices to measure and monitor student progress effectively

· Utilize activities that promote a sense of belonging in class/school (social/emotional check ins and circles)

· Teach daily lessons that incorporate the First People’s Principles of Learning (whole class and small group) in a variety of subjects at the middle school levels (7-9)

· Teach a variety of subjects at the middle school levels (7-9) including Social Emotional Learning

· Use instructional organizers, concepts, and strategies that actively engage all students in learning

· Create, implement, and track progress of IEPs/IBPs/SLPs as required by the Ministry of Education and consistent with the funding category

· Call and chair IEP and Integrated Case Management (ICM) meetings as required by the Ministry of Education

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Posted On

April 17, 2026 02:40 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time, Contract/Term

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Mission

School/Location

Hatzic Middle School

Salary

61,502-$112,806

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately

End Date

06/30/2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas

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