.50 FTE Indigenous Student Support & Skill Development

JUNE 5, 2025

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TEMPORARY JOB POSTING

HOUSTON SECONDARY SCHOOL

.50 FTE TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORT & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT *

(and other courses as determined by the needs of the timetable)

EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

NOTE: *This position requires the candidate to work at the school in either of the following options:

• Option A: Full school days every second day of the week. (i.e. Alternating - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for one week, then Tuesday and Thursday the next week).
• Option B: Requires the teacher to work at the school every day of the week during the first two blocks of the day.

The successful candidate will:

• Have University qualifications and successful teaching experience in teaching junior and senior level academic subjects
• Have experience working with individuals and small groups of students in core curriculum
• Have demonstrated success with students with behavioral and motivational challenges.
• Embed the First Nations Principles of Learning in all subject areas
• Be committed to and practice the philosophy of Inclusion
• Knowledgeable with respect to the BC Graduation Program, with respect to post-secondary entrance requirements and guide students with their education and career planning
• Have knowledge of local First Nations organizations and working with partner organizations to support our learners
• Be able to teach, adapt, modify, and differentiate for a wide variety of learning styles and needs
• Have good interpersonal skills and a history of successful classroom management
• Have knowledge and commitment to using current assessment strategies, including formative assessment
• Be sensitive to the unique needs of all learners
• Have successful experience working with students with special needs
• Have a commitment to work towards achieving the goals of the School Growth Plan
• Be committed to working as a cooperative, collaborative member of a campus wide instructional team, working across the campus environment and attending meetings as required.
• Have strong proven interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to work collaboratively with parents, teachers, administrators, and other resource personnel, including community agencies

Applicants should be aware that attendance at staff meetings, professional development activities and school-based team meetings is considered an integral element of assignments.

All inquiries should be directed to: Jaksun Grice, Principal

Houston Secondary School

SALARY: The starting annual salary for full-time teaching position ranges from $62,718 to $110,161, with placement on the range based on length of services and qualification in accordance with the collective agreement. Additionally, $3,035 annually as a Remote & Rural Allowance. (July 1, 2025 Salary adjustments will be implemented once the BCTF/BVTU collective agreement has been finalized and ratified by all parties.)

https://www.sd54.bc.ca/careers/