Inclusion Support Teacher

Inclusion Support Teacher

Our Mission

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is committed to multiple approaches and pathways to success for all students. Students will imagine, reflect, and innovate within a safe, equitable, and responsive learning environment that develops their academic, social and emotional growth and holistic well-being.

Our Vision

Guided by our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) principles and the Syeyutsus Reconciliation Framework for Truth and Reconciliation, our vision in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) is to create an inclusive and equitable learning community where every individual thrives.

Job Summary

NLPS is looking for Inclusion Support Teachers (ISTs) for part-time and full-time temporary and continuing opportunities. ISTs with NLPS provide a coordinated and integrated set of supports for students in a school setting including Tier 2 & 3 intervention and support for students with diverse abilities and disabilities, modelling the Professional Standards for BC Educators.

ISTs are committed to inclusive practices and work in collaboration with school-based team, itinerant staff, medical professionals, family members, and community agencies,

Assignments: Part-time & full-time, temporary and continuing opportunities

Salary Range: $62,657 - $113,004 

Location: Sites to be determined

Your Duties

Collaborative Planning and Coordination:

• Play an active role in the identification, assessment, planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation process
• Develop, implement, and oversee Inclusive Education Plans (IEPs) for students
• Participate as an active member of School-Based Team
• Provide collaborative consultation; assist with pre-referral interventions and work closely with teachers and the school-based team to plan for, organize, and access supports and interventions for students with diverse needs
• Collaborate with medical professionals in providing support for learners with complex medical needs

School-based Consultation:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design or implement instructional strategies or to adapt instructional content or materials
• Advise teachers concerning Tier 1 supports for classroom environments
• Consult with parents and students regarding learning strategies and organizational skills
• Consult with district and community resource personnel
• Provide collaborative planning and co-ordination with the school-based team
• May be required to provide instructional supervision to Practicum Students, Education Assistants or Responsible Adults

• Support students to develop learning strategies and compensatory skills to build success and independence in learning
• Provide intensive, individualized instruction for academic skills
• Integrate the use of technology to support teaching and learning and/or communication

• Provide criterion-referenced or norm-referenced assessment as appropriate, to answer questions about how to best provide instruction or support
• Provide systematic observation and collection of behavioural data to establish baseline/progress data, or describe functional behaviours
• Create a synthesis of information from parents, student records, other service providers and health-related information to aid in the assessment process
• Conduct in-depth interviews with students to determine their knowledge of personal learning needs and strategies

• Professional Certification through the BC Teacher Certification Branch
• Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education or Master's Degree in Inclusive Education 
• Certified in Level B Assessment
• A minimum of five years successful classroom teaching experience 
• Current Training or experience in the use and application of inclusive classroom practices, program planning and assessment for students with complex needs, tier 1 interventions, individualized access to technology
• Demonstrated knowledge of the BC Curriculum model and a concept/competency-driven curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to create individualized educational programs for students with complex communication or functional programming needs
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students with complex and challenging learning and behavioural needs
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams for students with complex and challenging learning and behavioural needs
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and modify curriculum for learners with diverse learning needs, within inclusive classroom settings
• Demonstrated understanding and incorporation of Indigenous teachings and learnings

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools employs more than 2,300 professionals, all committed to the education of our nearly 16,000 students. All members of our staff are integral to our excellent education system and our positive workplaces, supporting our district goals of:

• Student Success 
• Student and Employee Wellness 
• Truth and Reconciliation

How to apply:

Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé, proof of certification with the B.C. Teacher Certification Branch, all transcripts, contact information 

Please note:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted. This posting will remain open, with shortlisting and interviewing ongoing throughout the posting period.

If you have questions or require assistance with this application process, please contact the Customer Care department at MakeAFuture at 1 866 806 6851 or  applicant@makeafuture.ca