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26-T-31 – 1.0 FTE Alternative Education Teacher – Take a Hike Program Jobs in Trail, British Columbia, Canada at School District 20, Kootenay-Columbia
Title: 26-T-31 – 1.0 FTE Alternative Education Teacher – Take a Hike Program
Company: School District 20, Kootenay-Columbia
Location: Trail, British Columbia, Canada
Kootenay-Columbia School District No. 20
Teaching Vacancy
2026-2027
Posting Date: May 21, 2026
Competition # 26-T-31
Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre (Trail)
1.0 FTE Alternative Education Teacher – Take a Hike Program
Temporary: September 1, 2026 – December 18, 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 disabilities or diverse abilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder
- assessment/testing theory and practice
- strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students
- principles of UDL and their application in the classroom
- 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 disabilities and diverse abilities
- 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 Microsoft Office applications (Sharepoint, Teams, Onenote)
- Working knowledge of assistive software (Google Read and Write, Orbit Note, Equatio)
- Direct and support the work of Child & Youth Care Workers
- An understanding of inclusion and how to support the school community in supporting an inclusive mindset
- Ability to support, model, co-teach and collaborate around best practice to support an inclusive classroom
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills
For further information please contact Dara Watersheet, Principal at 250-364-1275 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, May 26, 2026.
Please note we only accept online applications. Please apply online through Applicants 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
