Overview
Life Skills Coordinator Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School Jobs in North Vancouver, Canada at Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese
WHO WE ARE
The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.
We are a culturally diverse faith-based family
. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.
We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.
WHY TEACH WITH THE CISVA
- Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list.
Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development
Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental - Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
- If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.
ABOUT
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is a faith‑centred, community‑minded Catholic high school in North Vancouver committed to forming the whole person through academic excellence, vibrant arts and athletics, and a deeply relational school culture. We are a warm, structured, and purposeful community where students are known, challenged, and supported to grow in character, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we value collaboration, professionalism, and shared responsibility for student success.
We seek educators who are not only excellent in their craft but who also believe in working together to build a school where faith, belonging, and high expectations go hand in hand.
JOB DESCRIPTION
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is seeking a compassionate and skilled Lifeskills Coordinator to lead and support programming for students with diverse learning, behavioural, social‑emotional, academic, and independent living needs.
The Lifeskills Coordinator will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Life Skills Program rooted in the dignity of every learner and the mission of Catholic education. This role includes supporting students on individualized programs, including Evergreen programming, and helping them develop independence, self‑advocacy, emotional regulation, social responsibility, and practical life skills.
Key Responsibilities
The Lifeskills Coordinator will:
- Develop, write, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans for students with diverse learning and behavioural profiles.
- Create individualized programming, accommodations, modifications, goals, and transition plans that are measurable and responsive to student growth.
- Lead Integrated Case Management teams and collaborate with families, teachers, counsellors, educational assistants, administrators, community agencies, and outside professionals.
- Support student development in self‑advocacy, emotional regulation, functional independence, communication, and social responsibility.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction, inclusive practices, and appropriate interventions.
- Provide guidance and support to educational assistants working with students in the Life Skills Program.
- Monitor student progress, adjust programming as needed, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Ensure compliance with provincial and CISVA guidelines, policies, and inclusive education practices.
- Contribute to a Catholic school culture where students are known, supported, challenged, and included.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- A valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility for certification.
- Training or experience in Special Education, Inclusive Education, Learning…
Title: Life Skills Coordinator Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School
Company: Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese
Location: North Vancouver, Canada
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