Inclusive Education Teacher

Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who work together to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging. We are a vibrant community of passionate educators and learners, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. We live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. Be part of inspiring students to pursue their passions for a better world.

We are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community and to fostering a barrier-free workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, Black people, people of colour, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all genders, gender identities, and sexual orientations, including members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

• Collingwood recognizes that diversity enriches our learning environment and strengthens our ability to support and inspire students.
• We welcome candidates who will contribute to the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds within our school community.
• Accommodation is available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
• If you require accommodation, please contact us, and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable legislation.
• We are looking for an experienced Inclusive Education (Learning Resource) Teacher to join our Inclusive Education Department at Wentworth Campus (JK – Grade 7).
• The successful candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative, inspirational, tech-savvy educator with experience working with students who have diagnosed learning differences and who is looking to become a part of a vibrant teaching and learning community.
• This is a Temporary Contract position for the 2026-27 school year that starts on August 28, 2026.

Responsibilities

Deliver the curriculum as per the BC Ministry requirements Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all students while creating a rigorous, positive and inclusive learning environment Motivated to learn and improve teaching practice with an emphasis on personal and social development, critical and creative thinking skills, communication and effective assessment Collaborate and teach with other members of faculty within the grade team and school to create innovative lessons and units that embrace the universal design for learning framework Build collaborative and effective relationships with students, staff, parents and the community Oversee the development of individualized student learning plans, including tracking and monitoring student progress Required qualifications Bachelor of Education with experience and training in teaching students with learning differences Master’s Degree or specific course work in Special Education Knowledge of differentiated learning approaches and current practices in Inclusive Education Understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy skill development Familiar with the BC curriculum Experience contributing to the writing of IEP goals Excellent interpersonal skills including a positive and proactive approach A passion for ongoing learning and professional development Exceptional teaching skills, with a creative approach to support children’s participation and active engagement in the classroom BC Teaching Certification Basic First Aid Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada Our “Must Haves” Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written) Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker Flexible and adaptable and embraces change Proven work ethic with utmost integrity Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal-oriented) We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, personal days, a generous benefits package, an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work! The current 2026-27 faculty grid annual salary range for this position is $78,342 to $116,666 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Masters will be paid at a higher range. Please contact our Human Resources department at careers@collingwood.org for questions or further clarification regarding the salary range. Futures start here. If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by July 15, 2026. If you are currently employed at an ISABC school, please note that we follow the ISABC Guiding Principles as part of our hiring process.