Resource Teacher

POSITION: Resource Teacher - temporary

ASSIGNMENT: Resource  (Gr 10-12)

FTE: 1.0

LOCATION: Correlieu Secondary School

EFFECTIVE DATES:  Commencing September 1, 2026 until January 31, 2027 or earlier depending the return of the incumbent with the possibility of extension and/or reduction in FTE.

Basic Qualifications:  A successful candidate will hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and be a member in good standing in the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch AND possess one or more of the following:

Training Specialization:  Secondary Education with a major in Special Education.

Related Teaching Experience:  Recent successful experience as a Secondary School Special Education Teacher.

A Reasonable Expectation:  based on a teacher's skills, abilities, professional development, and overall classroom teaching experience, that the teacher will be able to perform the duties in a successful manner in collaboration with other professional staff.

Additional Qualifications:   Not Required for this posting

Other :

• Commitment to the School Growth Plan
• Commitment to the School-based Team

Resource Teacher

A resource teacher ideally has a major in Special Education.  Specific training in supporting neurodiverse students  is desirable.

The Candidate should be able to provide demonstrated experience and ability in the following:

• a demonstrated ability to support planning that allows access to the curriculum for all students
• Ability to model instructional strategies which address a wide range of neurodiversity
• Ability to lead teams, liaise with outside agencies and maintain extensive records of meetings
• Ability to support classroom teachers to integrate technology for the purpose of providing access to the curriculum for all students
• Collaboratively develop and assess programs and Competency Based IEPs for students with a variety of exceptional needs
• Training and experience in administering curriculum-based assessment and standardized assessments
• Writing summaries of assessment results
• Facilitating communication and coordinating services and resources through a school-based and working team model
• Ability to support in the initial development of schedules for education assistants and support staff in the school
• Maintaining accurate and current records of all students receiving support services according to Ministry and District guidelines
• Offering instructional support in or out of the classroom using resources appropriate for individual student needs and in accordance with Ministry expectations
• Tracking students with special needs from year to year and ensuring all students are accurately categorized according to Ministry and District guidelines
• Following all policies, procedures and guidelines for Inclusive Education services as defined in the Ministry of Education Manual of Inclusive Education Services
• Willingness to work as part of a team in the development and implementation of the School Growth Plan
• Willingness to work as a member of the School based Team
• Commitment to the school-wide Positive Behaviour Support program as a form of addressing behaviour in the classroom

The resource teacher provides services to students and staff in the regular classroom as well as alternate environments and must be able to work in a collaborative and consultative manner with classroom teachers, principals, the school-based team, special education assistants and others.

The annual salary for the full-time Teacher ranges from $64,901 to $116,190 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. We also offer a competitive benefits package and pension.

The Quesnel School District is an equal opportunity employer