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: Stave Falls Elementary

Position: ISP/LST (Inclusion Support Program/Learning Support Teacher)

FTE: 1.0 (0.6 ISP/0.4 LST)

Grade: K-6

Status: Temporary

Start Date: Immediately - June 30, 2026 or until the return of the incumbent

The ISP/LST teacher will support students through direct and indirect service to meet educational, behavioral and social goals documented in their IEP or IBP. Services provided by the ISP/LST teacher will vary from student to student, depending on their individual needs. At times, students may require direct teaching of skills in an alternate setting. The ISP/LST teacher will collaborate with the classroom teacher, and work towards specific goals in the IEP. Student needs will vary greatly – with goals ranging from those that focus on behavior and social skills to functional academic goals.
The ISP/LST teacher will also provide colleagues with specific strategies and interventions relating to behavior and social skills development that will enable specific high and low incidence students to be successful. The ISP/LST teaching position requires a skill set that encompasses work in the areas of behavior, development of social skills and development of programs and interventions for those students designated under the low incidence categories and with diagnoses of CDBC, ASD, FASD and developmental disabilities.

**Qualifications: **

• Bachelor of Education and/or PDP

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Education or post-graduate diploma in Inclusive Education

• Recent successful training and experience in Level B testing, interpretation and assessment

• Successful teaching experience in elementary grades

• Experience teaching students with a variety of complex and diverse learning support needs

• Coursework and teaching experience should include extensive knowledge of learner characteristics of students with Complex Developmental and Behavioral Conditions (CDBC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and developmental disabilities as well as the high incidence learners with learning disabilities and those with a mild intellectual disability

• Experience developing programs with strategies appropriate for students with learning and behavioral characteristics as a result of neurological disorders such as ASD, FASD and CDBC

• Additional coursework or specific training in the areas of autism – through POPARD and the Reference and Regulate Therapy

• Knowledge of sign language and augmentative communication systems is an asset given the needs of the students in the ISP program

• Knowledge and experience in program development for students with severe behavioral disordered often diagnosed as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and other externalizing behaviors

• Experience working with classroom teachers to provide differentiated instructional strategies for students with diverse learning support needs

• Completion of or the willingness to complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

• Demonstrated knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and Response to Intervention

• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills

**Job Duties: **

• Case manages students programs assigned to the caseload

• Write IEPs to meet Ministry of Education guidelines with goals consistent with the funding category

• Completes file reviews

• Act as an in-school consultant to the school administrator, teachers and paraprofessionals – when students experience academic, behaviourial and/or social difficulties

• Work with parents as part of the school team toward goals as stated in the IEP

• Work in collaboration with teachers modeling instructional strategies for teachers, providing additional resources as well as providing additional instruction for students that have learning difficulties

• Work collaboratively with district staff and other specialists to coordinate required information and services for students with special needs

• Focus on prevention – explicit teaching of social emotional learning and skills for self-regulation

• Ability to coordinate support personnel in the school, including educational assistants and youth care workers

• Call and chair IEP and Integrated Case Management (ICM) meetings

• Provision of specific, targeted teaching to individuals or groups requiring additional help, including assessments linked with targeted interventions

• Create student intervention plans, level 1 and 2

• Prepare File Reviews and packages for psychoeducational assessments

• Assist with File organization and documentation to support designations for audit purposes

• Work collaboratively with outside agencies, including multidisciplinary assessment teams, POPARD, Child and Youth Mental Health, etc.

**Successful applicant must be willing to: **

• Effectively integrate the BC Prescribed Learning Outcomes in an outdoor learning setting

• Support the philosophy of an outdoor focused school by planning lessons around connections with the environment

• Support and enhance the school goals of integrating nature and outdoor recreation into classroom curriculum

• Gather data and observations about student learning in the outdoors

• Actively participate in collaborative team professional development in outdoor education with staff

• Work as a team member to develop curriculum integrating using experiential, inquiry and place-based learning.

• Promote a learning environment that fosters respect for an awareness of the environment and sustainability goals

• Be willing to spend time outside each day in an outdoor classroom setting

For your application to be considered, all required documents must be included with your application which include:

• resume
• cover letter
• recent teaching reports and/or practicum reports
• copy of BC Teaching Certificate and/or TQS card or information on current status

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $61, 502-$112,806, with placement on the range based on length of service, FTE and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.

Why the Mission School District?

We are a medium-sized district with rural and urban schools. We are large enough to provide a variety of programs and services, and small enough to build meaningful relationships with our students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

The school district is focused on following the school's strategic plan which sets the direction for the organization and supports student learning. Click [Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan](https://www.mpsd.ca/mission-vision-and- strategic-plan) to learn more about the strategic plan and related priorities. We are committed to forming safe and inclusive workspaces and schools. To learn more, review our policy for [Safe Caring and Respectful Workplaces](https://media.mpsd.ca/media/Default/medialib/safe-caring-and- respectful-work-places.f16d0f779.pdf).

About Mission

Mission is nestled on a southern coastal mountain slope, overlooking the lush valley of the mighty Fraser River. Ideally situated, Mission is located an hour east of Vancouver and 20 minutes from Abbotsford. Mission was originally inhabited by the Sto:lo First Nations people, and today this rapidly growing and dynamic centre is home to a population of some 38,000 residents. Come see why Mission is "the Jewel in the Valley".

What opportunities do we offer?

• District Mentorship/ Leadership Groups

• In-house training, online training, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

• A great place to live that is relatively affordable compared to other lower mainland cities

• Access to wellness resources

Thank you for your interest. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Accommodations/adjustments are available for interviews and in the workplace. If selected for an interview Human Resources will provide information on how to request accommodation/adjustments.

Posted On

April 22, 2026 05:08 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time, Contract/Term

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Mission

School/Location

Stave Falls Elementary 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