School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a cooperative community together.

We invite applications for the position of:

- 1.0 FTE Inclusion Support Teacher (IST)
- 2 Positions

The Inclusion Support Teacher (IST) works collaboratively with students, families, school teams, district staff, and community partners to support the success of students with diverse learning needs in schools.

The IST serves as the primary case manager for assigned students with low-incidence designations and/or complex learning needs. Through consultation, collaborative planning, assessment-informed practice, and coordination of supports, the IST works to ensure meaningful participation, belonging, achievement, and successful educational experiences for all learners.

The IST is a member of the school-based and Inclusive Education teams and works closely with Learning Support Teachers, classroom teachers, educational assistants, administrators, and service providers to develop responsive, student-centered programming. The position may include itinerant responsibilities and support across multiple schools.

The Inclusion Support Teacher responsibilities include:

- Serving as case manager for assigned students with low-incidence designations and/or complex support needs.
- Assisting in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Support Plans (SSPs) and Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs)




- Collaborating with classroom teachers to design inclusive educational programming that reflects students' strengths, needs, interests, and goals using evidence-based inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction.
- Utilizing educational, psychoeducational, medical, speech-language, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and other assessment information to inform educational planning.
- Facilitating collaborative planning and case management meetings involving students, families, school staff, district personnel, and community agencies.
- Coordinating supports and services for students with complex learning, developmental, communication, behavioural, social-emotional, and/or medical needs.
- Supporting educational assistants through coaching, collaborative planning, and ongoing communication.
- Assisting with Ministry designation processes, documentation, reporting requirements, and district procedures.
- Supporting school teams in creating welcoming, inclusive learning environments that foster belonging and student success.
- Maintaining clear documentation, communication, and records related to student programming and supports.
- Utilizing Low Arousal approaches and strategies to support students.
- Providing itinerant support across multiple school sites as assigned.

Preferred qualification includes:





- Valid BC Teaching Certificate.
- Master's Degree in Inclusive Education or a related field preferred.
- Formal training and/or coursework related to Inclusive Education, Special Education, exceptional learners, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and/or complex learning needs.
- A Master's Degree is preferred but not required.

The preferred candidate will demonstrate:

- Three to five years of successful experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in educational settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to equitable, inclusive, and meaningful participation for all learners through evidence-based inclusive practice
- Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring meaningful Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Student Support Plans (SSPs) or other student specific plans.
- Knowledge of Ministry criteria, processes, and supports related to low-incidence designations.Strong case management skills and the ability to coordinate complex student support plans.
- Experience supporting students with a wide range of learning, developmental, communication, behavioural, medical, and social-emotional needs.
- Ability to analyze and apply assessment information to educational programming and intervention planning.
- Strong consultation and collaborative problem-solving skills when working with teachers, educational assistants, administrators, families and community agencies.
- Understanding of trauma-informed, strength-based, and student-centered approaches.
- Knowledge of assistive technology and inclusive technology tools that support student independence and participation.
- Excell

📌 -441 1.0 FTE Temporary GradesInclusion Support Teacher (Courtenay)
🏢 School District #71 (Comox Valley)
📍 Courtenay