WHO WE ARE

The** Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese ** (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY TEACH WITH THE CISVA

• Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list.
• Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is a faith-centred, community-minded Catholic high school in North Vancouver committed to forming the whole person through academic excellence, vibrant arts and athletics, and a deeply relational school culture. We are a warm, structured, and purposeful community where students are known, challenged, and supported to grow in character, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we value collaboration, professionalism, and shared responsibility for student success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is seeking a compassionate and skilled Lifeskills Coordinator to lead and support programming for students with diverse learning, behavioural, social-emotional, academic, and independent living needs.

The Lifeskills Coordinator will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Life Skills Program rooted in the dignity of every learner and the mission of Catholic education. This role includes supporting students on individualized programs, including Evergreen programming, and helping them develop independence, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, social responsibility, and practical life skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Lifeskills Coordinator will:

• Develop, write, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans for students with diverse learning and behavioural profiles.
• Create individualized programming, accommodations, modifications, goals, and transition plans that are measurable and responsive to student growth.
• Lead Integrated Case Management teams and collaborate with families, teachers, counsellors, educational assistants, administrators, community agencies, and outside professionals.
• Support student development in self-advocacy, emotional regulation, functional independence, communication, and social responsibility.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction, inclusive practices, and appropriate interventions.
• Provide guidance and support to educational assistants working with students in the Life Skills Program.
• Monitor student progress, adjust programming as needed, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and CISVA guidelines, policies, and inclusive education practices.
• Contribute to a Catholic school culture where students are known, supported, challenged, and included.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility for certification.
• Training or experience in Special Education, Inclusive Education, Learning Assistance, or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs, including for students on modified or Evergreen programs.
• Strong understanding of differentiated instruction, social-emotional learning, executive functioning, and the Response to Intervention framework.
• Experience working with families, teachers, educational assistants, counsellors, and external professionals.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and case-management skills.
• A pastoral, student-centred approach rooted in patience, compassion, professionalism, and respect for the dignity of every learner.
• A commitment to the mission and identity of Catholic education.

A Master’s degree in Inclusive Education, or progress toward one, is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your **Make a Future profile **
2. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
3. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
4. Apply to this job posting

Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2026, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS****

• BC Teaching Certificate. Please provide either a letter or screenshot confirming your documents are submitted and your application is processing). Please also add any out of province certifications.
• Criminal Record Check (if you're outside of BC)
• Resume
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, Work Permit, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports – (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years)
• **Two (2)Professional Reference Letters ** (dated within the last year to be sent by you to your referee. Once completed, it should be sent directly by your referee to hr@cisva.bc.ca)
• **Applicant Declaration for Catholics **or **Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics **
• **Teacher Applicant Consent Form **
• **Verification of Teaching Experience ** (We will also accept copies of the Verification of Teaching Experience forms that you have submitted to the BC Ministry of Education)
• **Catholic Pastoral Reference **or **Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference - **(Dated within the last year)

For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non- Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca.*

On an on-going basis, we accept teacher applications for grade levels K to 12 for our Catholic schools throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River in beautiful British Columbia. All Catholics, non-Catholics, new education grads, and experienced teachers from across Canada are strongly encouraged to apply. Our major hiring season is in April for the following school year, but we recommend that you apply now as we receive an influx of applications.

Posted On

May 25, 2026 11:14 AM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

June 12, 2026

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

North Vancouver

School/Location

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary