Job detail
Special Education Teacher
Haida/Tsimshian/Haisla/Nisga’a
#Assessment#British Columbia#Curriculum#K-12#Special Education#IEP#First Nation#Teacher#Community engagement#Inclusive education
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 15 hours agoCloses Jun 30
Location
Dophin Island, British Columbia
Quick overview
Lead IEP development, collaboration, and implementation. Instruct and support students using various teaching methods. Prepare course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines. Evaluate student progress and communicate with parents. Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and training workshops
Requirements summary
- University degree in Special Education or related experience.
- Knowledge of special education program funding and reporting.
- Experience with Read Well, Reading Mastery, DIBELS (asset).
- Culture sensitivity, preferably with First Nation experience.
- Criminal record check (current).
- Resumé with 3 references.
- Serious commitment to relocating to the community
University degree in Special Education or related fieldrelationship buildingIEP developmentcollaborationcurriculum planningassessment and reportinginstruction of identified studentsknowledge of special education fundingteaching methodsculture sensitivityexperience with Read Well, Reading Mastery, DIBELS
Job description
- <p><strong>Lach Klan School</strong></p><p><strong>SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER </strong></p> <p><br></br></p><p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Staff are provided with a very competitive pay and benefits package. </p> <p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: </strong></p> <p>
- Takes the lead on IEP development, collaboration and implementation </p> <p>*Knowledge of Special Education Program Funding Application and Reporting Guidelines from First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) </p> <p>*Instructs and supports instruction of identified students, using various teaching methods </p> <p>
- 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 </p> <p>*Evaluate student progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress </p> <p>*Participates in staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops </p> <p>
- University degree in an appropriate field preferred (Special Education) or a combination of degree and related experience</p> <p>*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 </p> <p>*Ability and commitment to build strong relationships with staff, students, parents and the community </p> <p>BCTRB Membership<br></br> Criminal record check (current) </p> <p>Resumé with 3 current references </p> <p>Only apply if you are serious about moving to the community to teach please email applications (resume /cover letter):</p> <p><br></br>Deb Stava<br></br>Director of Education </p> <p>Lach Klan School 250-848-2281 250-848-2284 (Fax) dec@gitxaalanation.com</p>