Teach at the elementary level as a Learning Assistance Teacher.
Provide individualized and group instruction for students with academic and social/emotional learning difficulties.
Create a positive classroom community that supports a safe, caring, and healthy school environment where students feel a sense of belonging.
Plan short-term and long-term instruction aligned with the BC Curriculum and class composition.
Use proactive classroom management practices that maintain student dignity.
Use assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity.
Interpret and administer norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments.
Write, implement, and evaluate IEPs at the elementary school level.
Use technology to support student needs.
Teach study and organizational skills and consistently monitor academic progress.
Collaborate with staff in a collaborative model to enhance student learning.
Work with teams on common literacy and implement school initiatives and goals.
Plan for moderate behavior students and apply Positive Behavior Support (PBS) knowledge.
Work with staff on the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning and participate in professional development
Requirements summary
Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for).
Demonstrated ability to teach at the elementary years level.
Experience with universal design and differentiation.
Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organization skills.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience and success in Learning Assistance.
Familiarity with norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments.
Ability to write, implement, and evaluate IEPs at the elementary level.
Knowledge and ability to use technology to support student needs.
Awareness of learning styles and ability to teach learning/study strategies.
Ability to adapt curriculum and use adapted reading/writing resources.
Ability and desire to monitor academic progress while teaching study/organizational skills.
Willingness to work collaboratively with staff and implement school initiatives.
Working knowledge of criterion-based referencing and performance-based assessment; balanced literacy; blended/structured writing.
Experience/training/knowledge of Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Willingness to attend Pro-D or other non-instructional days when not regularly scheduled
Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)DifferentiationClassroom managementAssessment practicesUniversal designLearning AssistanceBlended/structured writingLiteracy and numeracy instructionSocial Emotional Learning (SEL)Positive Behavior Support (PBS)Balanced literacyIEP development, implementation, and evaluationTechnology to support student needsTeaching learning and study strategiesAdapted reading and writing resourcesMonitoring academic progressCriterion-based referencing assessment
Job description
<p><strong>Position Description</strong></p> <p>A temporary part time (0.5)Learning Assistance Teacher is required by School District No.
60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
The assignment will be at Taylor Elementary School.</p><p>Taylor Elementary is a K-6 school located in the beautiful Peace River Valley twenty minutes from the bustling community of Fort St John.
We enroll a population of 105 students.
Our school has a staffing complement of 7 teachers, support workers as well as a principal and a part time librarian.
We engage in an exciting opportunity for students to learn with hands-on and experiential learning and embrace technology to help students learn and communicate with parents.</p><p>Taylor's unique setting provides outdoor activities that are not found in many schools.
Our students have access to a hill that is utilized for tobogganing and hiking throughout the year.
The District of Taylor is a strong community partner and allows our students access to the skating rink, swimming pool, river, pickle ball court, campground/park, golf course, community hall and curling rink.
With these partnerships students are able to expand their learning beyond the classroom walls and regular classroom setting. </p><p>See <a></a> and our school Facebook page for more information.</p><p><a></a><a></a></p><p><i>Please note that part-time teachers may be required to attend Pro-D or other non-instructional days on days when they are not regularly scheduled to work.</i></p> <p><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></p> <ul><li>Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)</li><li>Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the elementary years level</li><li>Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communications, collaboration and organization skills</li><li>Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning.
Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe, caring, and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging</li><li>Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn</li><li>Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both short-term and long-term in consideration of class composition</li><li>Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning</li><li>Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are pro-active and maintain student dignity</li><li>Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity</li> <li>Strong literacy and numeracy skills</li> <li>Experience and success in Learning Assistance </li> <li>Familiarity with interpretation and administration of norm referenced and criterion referenced assessments </li> <li>Ability to write, implement and evaluate IEP's at the elementary school level </li> <li>Knowledge and ability to use technology to support students needs </li> <li>Awareness of individual learning styles and ability to teach specific learning and study strategies to suit individual styles </li> <li>Planning for moderate behavior students </li> <li>Ability to adapt curriculum/familiarity with adapted reading and writing resources and materials </li> <li>Ability and desire to consistently monitor academic progress while teaching students effective study and organizational skills <br></br> </li> <li>Wiling to work with team on common literacy in the classroom</li> <li>Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals into classroom </li><li>Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques </li> <li>Strong classroom management skills</li> <li>Ability to work as part of a team to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with academic, social, emotional learning difficulties </li> <li>Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning and with professional development </li> <li>Working knowledge of Criterion Based Referencing Assessment and Performance Based Assessment, Balanced Literacy, and Blended/structured writing process</li> <li>Experience/training/knowledge of Positive Behavior Support (PBS)</li></ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Interested applicants are required to supply</strong></p> <ul> <li>Three (3) references</li> <li>Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate) </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Compensation</strong></p> <ul> <li>$2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas</li> <li>$3,500 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE)</li> <li>Salary as per collective agreement.
Benefits
Benefits as per collective agreement
Option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance
Employer paid benefits based on FTE
Performance-based assessment
Collaborative planning and teamwork
Framework for Enhancing Student Learning
Current salary grid is $72,720 - $118,770</li> <li>Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance.
Benefits are employer paid based on FTE</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><strong>For more information please contact:</strong></strong></p> <p>Nancy Maxfield, Principal, Taylor Elementary School 250.789.3323 or nmaxfield@prn.bc.ca</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Please note: <br></br> </strong>All applications with relevant documentation must be made through<br></br> <strong>Make A Future</strong> for consideration for the position</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About School District 60</strong></p> <p>School District 60 is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners.
Our district is made up of dedicated, energetic professionals for whom the achievement and well-being of their students is a first priority.
Together we challenge, encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self, others and the environment.</p> <p>School District 60 is progressive and growing.
There are 22 schools in School District No.
60 (Peace River North).
The district’s schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.</p> <p>School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful Fort St.
John, BC.
Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince George and 1,237 km north of Vancouver, situated near the border with neighbouring Alberta, 214 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
The region’s economy is prosperous and expanding.
Fort St John is a city for all seasons and year-round playground for those who like pristine wilderness, an active lifestyle, cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why School District 60</strong></p> <ul> <li>Professional development opportunities</li> <li>Supportive culture of teacher collaboration</li> <li>Curriculum and teacher supports</li> <li>French Immersion, music, & outdoor education programs</li> <li>Advanced technology facilities and resources</li> <li>Progressive and growing district</li> <li>Innovative educational practices</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>School District No.
60 (Fort St John)</strong></p> <p><strong>10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4</strong></p> <p><strong>www.prn.bc.ca/recruit</strong></p> <p><strong>www.prn.bc.ca</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>
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