Devereaux Elementary School requires a 0.425 FTE TERM Learning Assistance Teacher/Teacher Librarian
Top Benefits
About the role
Effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
This position is for:
Teacher Librarian (0.2 FTE).
Learning Assistance Teacher (0.225 FTE).
Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria in order of preferred qualification:
- Completed a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education and Library Science/Studies or related
- Currently enrolled in and working towards a Master’s program in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related
- Completed a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related
- Currently enrolled in and working towards a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related
- Willing to enroll in and begin a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related upon acceptance of the position
- Willing to enroll in and begin a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related upon acceptance of the position
This position may increase. The successful applicant must be willing to accept the increase.
For more information, please contact Heather McInnis, Principal, at 250-843-7300.
Devereaux Elementary School
Devereaux Elementary School is a small rural school located 15 minutes west of Dawson Creek, in the community of Arras. The school has approximately 80 students and 13 staff members, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere.
Most students ride the bus to and from school and either live on farms or embrace a rural lifestyle. Students have access to a variety of activities, including volleyball and basketball teams, an outdoor skating rink on school property, snowshoeing, swimming, gymnastics, and trips for downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Many students, parents, and staff have lived in the area for years, some even for generations, which contributes to a strong sense of community within the school. The caring environment at Devereaux Elementary School is our greatest asset.
Students learn, assist, and play together, regardless of their age or grade level. It is common to see Kindergarten through Grade 7 students playing soccer and Four Square together. Our older students take on active roles in leadership, exemplifying citizenship, helpfulness, kindness, and acceptance. Care and community are the foundation of Devereaux Elementary School.
We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team
The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at
the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the
curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities
feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are
open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to
improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care,
they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
Required qualifications and experience:
-
Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
-
Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum
or evaluation documentation
-
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Desired qualifications and experience include:
- Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students
- Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
- Strong classroom management skills
- Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
- Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team
- Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
- Experience teaching in a multiage group setting
- Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction
Why School District No. 59?
Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and
resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional
Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional
development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.
The houses thousands of physical and electronic
resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all
teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource
acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.
Benefits in working for School District No. 59:
- Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
- Northern Travel Allowance: A Great Benefit at Tax Time! An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends. Regular part time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked
- Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035* per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance
- The annual allowance may
increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia
Teachers Federation.
Did you know?
Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the for up to $30,000.
Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the . Learn more about the . If you lived in a prescribed
intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:
- A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus
- An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling.
Please visit for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area.
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About School District #59 (Peace River South)
Our Schools, Our Communities
The Peace River South School District is located in the alluring northeast region of British Columbia. We acknowledge the South Peace region is located within Treaty 8 Territory, a traditional gathering place and travelling route for the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za and Métis. We understand, appreciate, and graciously honour that School District No. 59 spans traditional lands where many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit travelled and gathered for centuries.
Our district includes the communities of Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, and Tumbler Ridge, where we offer public education programs from kindergarten to grade 12. With approximately 3,600 students enrolled across 20 schools, our classes are like our communities: close-knit with a spirit of adventure.
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Devereaux Elementary School requires a 0.425 FTE TERM Learning Assistance Teacher/Teacher Librarian
Top Benefits
About the role
Effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
This position is for:
Teacher Librarian (0.2 FTE).
Learning Assistance Teacher (0.225 FTE).
Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria in order of preferred qualification:
- Completed a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education and Library Science/Studies or related
- Currently enrolled in and working towards a Master’s program in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related
- Completed a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related
- Currently enrolled in and working towards a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related
- Willing to enroll in and begin a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related upon acceptance of the position
- Willing to enroll in and begin a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education and Library Science/studies or related upon acceptance of the position
This position may increase. The successful applicant must be willing to accept the increase.
For more information, please contact Heather McInnis, Principal, at 250-843-7300.
Devereaux Elementary School
Devereaux Elementary School is a small rural school located 15 minutes west of Dawson Creek, in the community of Arras. The school has approximately 80 students and 13 staff members, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere.
Most students ride the bus to and from school and either live on farms or embrace a rural lifestyle. Students have access to a variety of activities, including volleyball and basketball teams, an outdoor skating rink on school property, snowshoeing, swimming, gymnastics, and trips for downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Many students, parents, and staff have lived in the area for years, some even for generations, which contributes to a strong sense of community within the school. The caring environment at Devereaux Elementary School is our greatest asset.
Students learn, assist, and play together, regardless of their age or grade level. It is common to see Kindergarten through Grade 7 students playing soccer and Four Square together. Our older students take on active roles in leadership, exemplifying citizenship, helpfulness, kindness, and acceptance. Care and community are the foundation of Devereaux Elementary School.
We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team
The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at
the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the
curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities
feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are
open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to
improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care,
they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
Required qualifications and experience:
-
Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate
-
Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum
or evaluation documentation
-
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Desired qualifications and experience include:
- Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students
- Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs
- Strong classroom management skills
- Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals
- Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team
- Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques
- Experience teaching in a multiage group setting
- Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction
Why School District No. 59?
Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and
resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional
Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional
development are available and readily accessible for all teachers.
The houses thousands of physical and electronic
resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all
teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource
acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services.
Benefits in working for School District No. 59:
- Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
- Northern Travel Allowance: A Great Benefit at Tax Time! An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends. Regular part time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked
- Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035* per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance
- The annual allowance may
increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia
Teachers Federation.
Did you know?
Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the for up to $30,000.
Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the . Learn more about the . If you lived in a prescribed
intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:
- A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus
- An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling.
Please visit for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area.
Not the right fit? Search for Devereaux Elementary School requires a 0.425 FTE TERM Learning Assistance Teacher/Teacher Librarian jobs in Dawson Creek, BC
About School District #59 (Peace River South)
Our Schools, Our Communities
The Peace River South School District is located in the alluring northeast region of British Columbia. We acknowledge the South Peace region is located within Treaty 8 Territory, a traditional gathering place and travelling route for the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za and Métis. We understand, appreciate, and graciously honour that School District No. 59 spans traditional lands where many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit travelled and gathered for centuries.
Our district includes the communities of Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, and Tumbler Ridge, where we offer public education programs from kindergarten to grade 12. With approximately 3,600 students enrolled across 20 schools, our classes are like our communities: close-knit with a spirit of adventure.