T2627-441 1.0 FTE Temporary Grades K-12 Inclusion Support Teacher

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the position of:

• 1.0 FTE Inclusion Support Teacher (IST)
• 2 Positions

The Inclusion Support Teacher (IST) works collaboratively with students, families, school teams, district staff, and community partners to support the success of students with diverse learning needs in schools.

The IST serves as the primary case manager for assigned students with low-incidence designations and/or complex learning needs. Through consultation, collaborative planning, assessment-informed practice, and coordination of supports, the IST works to ensure meaningful participation, belonging, achievement, and successful educational experiences for all learners.

The IST is a member of the school-based and Inclusive Education teams and works closely with Learning Support Teachers, classroom teachers, educational assistants, administrators, and service providers to develop responsive, student-centered programming. The position may include itinerant responsibilities and support across multiple schools.

The Inclusion Support Teacher responsibilities include:

• Serving as case manager for assigned students with low-incidence designations and/or complex support needs.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Support Plans (SSPs) and Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to design inclusive educational programming that reflects students' strengths, needs, interests, and goals using evidence-based inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction.
• Utilizing educational, psychoeducational, medical, speech-language, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and other assessment information to inform educational planning.
• Facilitating collaborative planning and case management meetings involving students, families, school staff, district personnel, and community agencies.
• Coordinating supports and services for students with complex learning, developmental, communication, behavioural, social-emotional, and/or medical needs.
• Supporting educational assistants through coaching, collaborative planning, and ongoing communication.
• Assisting with Ministry designation processes, documentation, reporting requirements, and district procedures.
• Supporting school teams in creating welcoming, inclusive learning environments that foster belonging and student success.
• Maintaining clear documentation, communication, and records related to student programming and supports.
• Utilizing Low Arousal approaches and strategies to support students.
• Providing itinerant support across multiple school sites as assigned.

Preferred qualification includes:

• Valid BC Teaching Certificate.
• Master's Degree in Inclusive Education or a related field preferred.
• Formal training and/or coursework related to Inclusive Education, Special Education, exceptional learners, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and/or complex learning needs.
• A Master's Degree is preferred but not required.

The preferred candidate will demonstrate:

• Three to five years of successful experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in educational settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable, inclusive, and meaningful participation for all learners through evidence-based inclusive practice
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring meaningful Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Support Plans (SSPs) or other student specific plans.
• Knowledge of Ministry criteria, processes, and supports related to low-incidence designations.
• Strong case management skills and the ability to coordinate complex student support plans.
• Experience supporting students with a wide range of learning, developmental, communication, behavioural, medical, and social-emotional needs.
• Ability to analyze and apply assessment information to educational programming and intervention planning.
• Strong consultation and collaborative problem-solving skills when working with teachers, educational assistants, administrators, families and community agencies.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, strength-based, and student-centered approaches.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and inclusive technology tools that support student independence and participation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing a complex caseload across one or more school sites.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and relationship-based practice with Indigenous students and families.

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.

Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/SD71_BCTF_Salary_Grid_2024

To Apply:

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: hr@sd71.bc.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and contact information for three (3) professional references through www.makeafuture.ca/comox - valley . Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered.

Please note : Candidate applications will be reviewed, and the best qualified candidate will be identified in accordance with the updated qualification language outlined in Article E. 22 of the SD71/CDTA Collective Agreement - https://bit.ly/SD71_CDTA_E22_Qualification_language_update_2025

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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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