School District #38 (Richmond)·Richmond, British Columbia
Provide learning assistance to students with special needs. Adapt and modify curriculum to meet diverse student needs. Assess and evaluate student progress. Collaborate with teachers and parents. Implement strategies for behavioral and emotional support
<p><span></span><img></img></p> <p><strong><span>Elementary & Secondary</span></strong></p> <p><span><strong>Resource/Learning Assistance Teaching Positions</strong></span></p> <p><span>Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province.
With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”</span></p> <p><span>Richmond School District operates 38 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities.
The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3500 dedicated staff.</span></p> <p><span><strong>The Richmond School District is accepting applications for elementary and secondary qualified teachers in Learning Resource.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span>All applicants must meet the following qualifications for Learning Resource teaching</span></strong><strong><span>:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Successful completion of a Bachelor of Education;</span></li> <li><span>Recent contract teaching experience and/or recent student teaching experience;</span></li> <li><span>Certified oreligiblefor certification with the Ministry of Education - Teacher Regulation Branch;</span></li> <li><span>Registration with Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong><span>Required Learning Resource Qualifications (elementary and secondary) include</span></strong><strong><span>:</span></strong></span></p> <p><span>Completed or working towards completion of:</span></p> <ul> <li><span></span><span>Special Education Diploma Programme at UBC, or</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Queen's University Post Graduate Certificate in Training Learning Resource in BC, or</span></li> <li><span>An equivalent diploma/certificate from a recognized university</span></li> </ul> <p><span>A minimum of fifteen (15) credits in EPSE coursework from UBC, with at least three (3) credits in five of the following six areas:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Meeting the needs of students with specific exceptionalities;</span></li> <li><span>Assessment, testing, theory and practice;</span></li> <li><span>Strategies for teaching, adapting, modifying curriculum to the diverse needs of students;</span></li> <li><span>Strategies for teaching students with Special Needs;</span></li> <li><span>Meeting the diverse behavioraland emotional needs of students;</span></li> <li><span>Computer technology for the classroom.</span></li> <li><span>Equivalent coursework from a recognized university.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Compensation:</strong></span></p> <p><span><span><strong></strong>Salary as per</span>Teacher's<span>Collective Agreement current salary range is $59,740 to $109,520</span>annually<span>plus a comprehensive benefits package.</span></span></p> <p><span><strong><em><span></span></em></strong></span><strong><em><span>Due to the volume of applications we receive,<span>ONLY</span>those selectedfor an interview will be contacted.</span></em></strong></p> <p><span>The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.
Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experience.
Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span>Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) person as part of their application.</span></p> <p><span></span></p>
Bachelor of Education. Recent teaching experience. Certification with the Ministry of Education. Registration with Teacher Qualification Service (TQS). Special Education Diploma or equivalent
Market context
In British Columbia, Resource/Learning Assistance Teaching roles are often competitive because schools look for educators with recent classroom experience, Ministry of Education certification, TQS registration, and special education training. Demand is typically tied to student support needs and inclusive learning priorities, and candidates who can show experience adapting instruction and collaborating with teams may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification and special education credentials before applying.