Vice Principal
Lach Klan School · Dophin Island, Kitkatla, B.C. · Contract / term · Permanent
School is located in the village of Lax Klan, also known as Kitkatla, on
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Special Education Teacher
Haida/Tsimshian/Haisla/Nisga’a
Lach Klan School · Dophin Island, Kitkatla, B.C.
Job description
Lach Klan School
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Lach Klan School in Kitkatla, British Columbia invites applicants for a K-12 Special Education Teacher position for the 2026/2027 school year. We are looking for a multi-talented teacher who has curricular and co-curricular teaching abilities that will provide support to student academics, culture and language, fine arts and athletics.
Located in Lach Klan (Kitkatla) on the pristine coast of British Columbia, this unique school serves approximately 80 students from the Gitxaala Nation. The school strives to provide educational services to ensure every member of our community is part of our teaching/learning team. We appreciate and celebrate individual uniqueness and actively support students and staff in a quest for excellence in all that we do.
Our School is a wonderful Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 facility that is governed by a strong school philosophy of care, love and respect for each and every member of our community. We have wonderful school facilities and top quality subsidized teacherages for our staff.
If you are a strong, adventurous, creative teacher who enjoys a challenge, enjoys working as part of a school team, and who most importantly loves working with students, then this position will be of interest to you.
Staff are provided with a very competitive pay and benefits package.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
- Takes the lead on IEP development, collaboration and implementation
*Knowledge of Special Education Program Funding Application and Reporting Guidelines from First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)
*Instructs and supports instruction of identified students, using various teaching methods
- Prepares relevant course objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines and related resources to support classroom inclusive, pullout and traditional methods of instruction
*Evaluate student progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress
*Participates in staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
- University degree in an appropriate field preferred (Special Education) or a combination of degree and related experience
*Culture sensitivity, with preference given to teachers with experience in First Nation settings. * Knowledge and practical experience with Read Well, Reading Mastery and DIBELS an asset
*Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with staff, students, parents and the community
BCTRB Membership
Criminal record check (current)
Resumé with 3 current references
Only apply if you are serious about moving to the community to teach please email applications (resume /cover letter):
Deb Stava
Director of Education
Lach Klan School 250-848-2281 250-848-2284 (Fax) dec@gitxaalanation.com
and
Victoria Vickers
Human Resources: hr@Gitxaalanation.com
About this occupation
This job is classed under Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
- Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
Usual requirements
- A bachelor's degree in education is required.
- A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
- Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
- A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.
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What you’ll do
Lead Individualized Education Program development, collaboration, and implementation. Instruct and support identified students using various teaching methods. Prepare course objectives and outlines aligned with curriculum guidelines. Support inclusive, pullout, and traditional instructional methods. Evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to parents. Participate in staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Support student academics, culture and language, fine arts, and athletics
What you’ll need
University degree in an appropriate field, preferably Special Education, or a combination of degree and related experience. BCTRB Membership. Current criminal record check. Resume with three current references. Cultural sensitivity. Experience in First Nation settings preferred. Knowledge of Special Education Program Funding Application and Reporting Guidelines from the First Nations Education Steering Committee preferred. Commitment to building strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community. Applicants must be willing to move to the community to teach
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Top quality subsidized teacherages