25-T-76 - 1.0 FTE Alternative Education Teacher – Take a Hike Program

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Trail BC VR R, Canada School District #20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Full time

Kootenay-Columbia School District No. 20

Teaching Vacancy

Posting Date: October 17, 2025

Competition # 25-T-76

Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre (Trail)

1.0 FTE Alternative Education Teacher – Take a Hike Program

Temporary: November 24, 2025 – June 30, 2026

NOTE: The successful candidate will lead the Take a Hike Program and therefore, planning, preparing and participating in overnight trips and weekly day trips into remote wilderness locations is a requirement. Weekly activities may include such activities as skiing, biking, hiking and canoeing.

Qualifications:

  • BC Certification
  • Bachelor of Education with a focus on Inclusive Education or equivalent training that includes coursework in the following areas:
  • students with diverse abilities and disabilities, including students with ASD
  • assessment/testing theory and practice
  • strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students
  • Previous teaching experience in Inclusive Education at the secondary level
  • Previous successful experience teaching outdoor education at the secondary level is preferred
  • Expertise in a wide range of teaching and behavioural management strategies including skill development in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and social skills
  • Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of diverse needs
  • Working knowledge of behaviour support planning and implementing safety plans
  • Knowledge and understanding of child and youth mental health issues
  • Ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods, administration and interpretation of norm- referenced assessment instruments to Level B
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate an IEP in consultation with classroom teacher(s), parents, students, staff and district and community resource personnel
  • Working knowledge of computer-based learning software (i.e. Read and Write, EquatIO, G Suite, Moodle, Microsoft Office apps, Microsoft Sharepoint etc.)
  • Working knowledge of assistive software (i.e. Boardmaker, SETBC, ARC BC, Lessonpix, iPage apps etc.)
  • Direct and support the work of Child & Youth Care Workers
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills

For further information please contact Dara Watersheet, Principal at ext. 279.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $60,337 to $111,450, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) by 4:00 pm, October 22, 2025.

Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online throughApplicants agree to confidential reference checks, including all previous employers.

We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. cc: , KCTU, Schools



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