26-T-70 - 0.286 FTE Student Support Teacher

Job summary

Support students with diverse abilities through inclusive instruction, assessment, curriculum adaptation, and development and evaluation of Individual Education Plans. Collaborate with teachers, families, school and community staff, and educational assistants, and model, co-teach, and support inclusive classroom practices.

Job details

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Teaching Vacancy 2026-2027 Posting Date: October 16, 2026 Competition # 26-C-70 0.286 FTE Student Support Teacher (SST) Rossland Summit School Temporary: Immediately – November 27, 2026, with the possibility of extension Qualifications BC Certification Bachelor of Education with a focus on Inclusive Education or equivalent training that includes coursework in the following areas: students with disabilities or diverse abilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment/testing theory and practice strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students principles of UDL and their application in the classroom Previous teaching experience in Inclusive Education Expertise in a wide range of teaching and behavioural management strategies including skill development in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and social skills Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of disabilities and diverse abilities Knowledge and understanding of child and youth mental health issues Ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of norm- referenced assessment instruments to Level B Ability to develop, implement and evaluate an IEP in consultation with classroom teacher(s), parents, students, staff and district and community resource personnel Formal training and experience administering Woodcock Johnson III Achievement Test battery Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Sharepoint, Teams, Onenote) Working knowledge of assistive software (Google Read and Write, Orbit Note, Equatio) Working knowledge and ability to facilitate the use of the school's Sensory Lab. Direct, supervise and support the work of Educational Assistants/Child Care Workers An understanding of inclusion and how to support the school community in supporting an inclusive mindset Ability to support, model, co-teach and collaborate around best practice to support an inclusive classroom Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills For further information, please contact Julia Mason, Acting Principal, at The annual salary for this position ranges from $64,012 to $118,237, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 4:00, October 21, 2026. Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through Applicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers. We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: , KCTU, Schools

What you’ll do

Support students with diverse abilities through inclusive instruction, assessment, curriculum adaptation, and development and evaluation of Individual Education Plans. Collaborate with teachers, families, school and community staff, and educational assistants, and model, co-teach, and support inclusive classroom practices.

Requirements

Requires BC certification and a Bachelor of Education focused on Inclusive Education, or equivalent training covering disability and diverse-ability support, assessment, curriculum adaptation, and Universal Design for Learning. Candidates should have inclusive education teaching experience, assessment and IEP expertise, familiarity with assistive software and sensory learning environments, and strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management skills.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Inclusive Education
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Curriculum Adaptation
• Universal Design for Learning
• Behavioral Management
• Student Assessment
• Individual Education Plans
• Woodcock-Johnson III Achievement Test
• Assistive Technology
• Microsoft Office
• Educational Assistant Supervision
• Co-Teaching
• Classroom Management
• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Job areas

• Education

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