Applications are invited from teachers with

BC Certification for the following teaching position:

Port Hardy Secondary School, Port Hardy, BC

1.0 FTE Continuing – LART

Commencing: September 1, 2026

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

- university coursework in Inclusive Education to meet the needs of students with intellectual, physical, emotional and learning disabilities, i.e. diagnosis and remediation of reading and math difficulties and Level B testing;
- experience developing and implementing IEPs;
- the ability and energy to work with multi-age groups and meet the needs of students with a range of learning styles and abilities using a variety of teaching strategies;
- strong interpersonal, communication, and cooperative skills to communicate with students, staff, and parents in a team oriented approach to teaching and learning;
- demonstrated ability to motivate students and adjust instructional strategies accordingly and to adapt curriculum to meet diverse student needs;
- knowledge and experience teaching the B.C. Secondary Curriculum;
- strong classroom management skills;
- qualifications and experience working with students with challenging behaviours;
- experience with RTI (Response to Intervention) systems;
- strong interest in innovation and inquiry; and




- ability to embed local Indigenous culture and ways of knowing into teaching practices.

The starting annual salary for a full-time School Teacher position ranges from $71,425 to $119,497, with placement in the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The Remote Recruitment and Retention allowance is available for SD85 teachers payable at $3,220 over ten months.

Please contact Ms. Jillian Walkus, Principal ((phone hidden)) if you have any questions with respect to the assignment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants should apply online through the Make a Future website ).

Alternatively, you may submit a résumé, transcripts, 3 supervisor references, practicum reports or teaching evaluations, BC teaching credentials, and an SD85 Application for Teaching (available at ).

Apply By NOON, SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026 to:

Ms. Rena Sweeney, Assistant Superintendent

Vancouver Island North School District 85

Telephone: (250) 949-6618, Ext. 2229

Email:

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

We are honoured to live, learn, work, and play on the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw nations.

cc: VINTA August 25, 2026

📌 1.0 FTE Continuing – LART (#44) (Port Hardy)
🏢 School District #85 (Vancouver Island North)
📍 Port Hardy