Dawson Creek Secondary School requires a 1.0 FTE TERM Learning Assistance Teacher

School District #59 (Peace River South)·Dawson Creek, British Columbia

CA$79,903 - CA$127,251/yrTemporaryOn Site

About the role

Teach in inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged.

Adapt and modify curriculum to meet the needs of students.

Develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs.

Provide individualized and group instruction using a variety of effective strategies and techniques.

Use fair, student-focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflect on evidence of learning to guide instruction.

Support students who display a variety of behaviours.

Collaborate with teaching teams and work both independently and in collaboration with a team.

Implement school initiatives and goals

Effective September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 or until the return of incumbent, whichever comes first. This position is at Central CampusApplicants will be considered based on the following criteria in order of preferred qualification:<ol><li>Completed a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education</li><li>Currently enrolled in and working towards a Master’s program in Inclusive Education </li><li>Completed a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education</li><li>Currently enrolled in and working towards a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education</li><li>Willing to enroll in and begin a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education upon acceptance of the position</li><li>Willing to enroll in and begin a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education upon acceptance of the position</li></ol>For more information please contact JoAnne Malkinson, Principal, at jmalkinson@sd59.bc.ca. Welcome to the Coyotes!Dawson Creek Secondary School – Central Campus has approximately 400 students in Grades 8 and 9. We are a community of learners, teachers and students alike, who work together, support one another and share leadership. We foster a collaborative environment where teaching teams support one another, focus on students as individuals and grow as a learning community. At our school, we’re building a supportive environment where staff work together, form strong relationships, and grow through a shared mindset of learning. Our students are connected and engaged, knowing they’re supported every step of the way. We value our partnership with parents—keeping them informed, involved, and welcomed as an essential part of our school community. <a></a> We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team.The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care, they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.Required qualifications and experience:<ul> <li>Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate</li><li>Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation</li><li>Legally eligible to work in Canada </li></ul>Desired qualifications and experience include:<ul> <li>Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students</li> <li>Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs</li> <li>Strong classroom management skills</li> <li>Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours</li> <li>Strong literacy and numeracy skills</li> <li>Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals</li> <li>Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team </li> <li>Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques</li> <li>Experience teaching in a multiage group setting </li> <li>Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction</li></ul> Why School District No. 59? Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59. Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers. The <a></a> houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers. Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services. Benefits in working for School District No. 59: <ul> <li>Relocation Allowance: Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)</li> <li>Northern Travel Allowance: A Great Benefit at Tax Time! An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends. Regular part time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked</li> <li>Remote and Rural Allowance: Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035
per FTE. Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance</li></ul>*The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation.Did you know? Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the <a></a> for up to $30,000. Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the <a></a>. Learn more about the <a></a>. If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:<ul> <li>A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus</li> <li>An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling.</li></ul> Please visit <a></a> for more information about teaching in School District #59, incentives and benefits offered and the Peace River South area

Requirements

Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.

Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation.

Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Strong classroom management skills.

Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Experience with adapting/modifying curriculum and developing individualized learning plans.

Engage in fair, student-focused assessment practices consistent with BC curriculum and reporting order

Master’s degree in Inclusive Education (completed) OR currently enrolled and working towards a Master’s program in Inclusive Education
OR diploma/certificate in Inclusive Education (completed) OR currently enrolled and working towards a diploma/certificate in Inclusive Education
Willing to enroll in and begin a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education upon acceptance of the position (if not already completed/enrolled)
Willing to enroll in and begin a diploma or certificate in Inclusive Education upon acceptance of the position (if not already completed/enrolled)
Independent work
Classroom management
Collaborative teamwork
Inclusive education
Adapting and modifying curriculum
Numeracy instruction
Literacy instruction
Individualized learning plans (ILPs)
Implementing school initiatives and goals
Teaching in multiage group settings
Supporting students with diverse behaviours
Student-focused assessment

Benefits

Relocation Allowance: up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts)
Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning, and regular professional development
Remote and Rural Allowance: annual allowance of approximately $3,035 per FTE (adjustment to salary grid); teachers on call (TOCs) not eligible
Northern Travel Allowance: up to $4,000 of the salary paid designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit (program-dependent)

Posting details

Employment type: Temporary
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: CA$79,903 - CA$127,251/yr
Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

Dawson Creek Secondary School requires a 1.0 FTE TERM Learning Assistance Teacher

Dawson Creek Secondary School requires a 1.0 FTE TERM Learning Assistance Teacher

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