Temporary Learning Assistance Resource Teacher (1.0 FTE)

School District #49 (Central Coast)

Sir Alexander Mackenzie School

Posting # T350–26/27

September 10, 2026

Temporary Learning Assistance Resource Teacher (1.0 FTE)

September 21, 2026 to Return of Incumbent

Internal/External

A temporary full time (1.0) Learning Assistance Resource Teacher is required by School District #49 (Central Coast), the assignment will be at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School effective September 21, 2026 and ending upon the return of the incumbent. Interested teachers who are a member or who are eligible to become a member of the College of Teachers are invited to apply. School District 49 (Central Cost) offers one of the highest salaries in the province, together with an allowance for moving expenses and rental subsidy.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Specialized training in inclusive education
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to support the learning of students with a variety of needs
• Knowledge of effective research-based teaching strategies and formative assessment techniques
• Ability/experience to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments, curriculum- based assessments, and diagnostic teaching methods
• Ability to implement extensive Individual Education Programs (IEP's) (detailing adaptations and modifications) in consultation with classroom teachers, parents, students and district resource personnel
• Ability/experience to support students designated with Chronic Health
• Training and experience in working with ELL/ESD students and files
• Ability to support teachers within their classrooms to create inclusive learning environments
• Wide range of teaching and management strategies
• Knowledge of numeracy and literacy curriculum in K-12
• Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with diverse needs
• Ability/expertise to work with students either individually or in small groups or in a classroom setting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative and organizational skills
• Advocacy for and empathy with students with diverse needs
• Ability to work with students experiencing learning and/or behavioral challenges
• Ability/expertise to collaborate with classroom teachers and team-teach when warranted to support the learning of diverse needs students
• Willingness to work collaboratively with the inclusive education departments/teams and school administration
• Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
• Knowledge of Indigenous World View and understanding
• A team approach to school planning
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills and proven ability to work co- operatively and effectively with other educators in a collegial team setting
• A strong commitment to positive and consistent engagement and communication with parents and other stakeholders

This position may include other assigned duties.

The annual salary range for this position is $78,858 to $126,238 (which includes retention & recruitment allowance)

Applications containing details of education, relevant experience and references will be accepted until filled with priority to applicants applying before September 18, 2026. Applications should be submitted to:

Attention: Mr. Robert MacDonald

School District #49 (Central Coast)

PO Bag 130

Hagensborg, BC

V0T 1H0

Phone: (250) 982-2691 Fax: (250) 982-2319

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.

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