Position Description
A temporary full time 1.0 SEL/Secondary Teacher is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) September 1 2025 to June 30 2026. The assignment will be at North Peace Secondary School.
North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) isa vibrant dynamic and diverse school community consisting of two campuses that supports 1200 students. With a schoolwide focus on accountability integrity and respect all members of the school community are encouraged to experience and contribute to a school culture of physical and emotional safety respect tolerance acceptance and inclusion. The staff focus is on motivating and supporting all learners to engage in their learning and to achieve to the best of their ability. more information.
Qualifications and Experience
- Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for)
- Qualifications and demonstrated ability to teach the identified subjects at the secondary level
- Experience with universal design and differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students
- Excellent interpersonal communications collaboration and organization skills
- Experience/training/knowledge of Social Emotional Learning. Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom community contributing to a safe caring and healthy school where every student feels a sense of belonging
- Strong belief in the philosophy of inclusion and the potential of all students to learn
- Understanding of the BC Curriculum and ability to plan both shortterm and longterm in consideration of class composition
- Willingness to work in a collaborative model with staff on the foundation of enhancing student learning
- Demonstrated use of classroom management practices that are proactive and maintain student dignity
- Demonstrated use of assessment practices that promote student learning and maintain student dignity
- Ability to make connections with students
- Ability to work collaboratively to develop programs to develop social skills selfesteemanger and anxiety management bullying prevention and coping with peer pressure
- Preference will be given to the candidate with Social/Emotional (SEL) teaching experience
- Commitment to participate in collaboration meetings as dictated by student needs outside agencies and learning support departments
- Ability to maintain IEPs in consultation with school based teams andoutside agencies
- Be willing to learn and utilize computers in the instructional process and reportingprocedure
- Ability to work with databases and spreadsheets
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative in utilizing teaching strategies that meet the needsof students
- Flexibility to adjust to other course assignments as dictated by course demands (minimum requirements of a minor in a teachable subject at the secondary level as recognized by the BC Ministry of Education)
Interested applicants are required to supply
- Three 3 references
- Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate)
Compensation
- $2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas
- $3035 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year based on the FTE)
- Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $65397 $111952
- Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical dental extended health and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE
For more information please contact:
Todd Koponyas Principal North Peace Secondary School 250.785.4429or
Please note:
All applications with relevant documentation must be made through
Make A Future for consideration for the position
About School District 60
School District 60is noted for innovative educational practices and excellent cooperative relationships between all educational partners. Our district is made up of dedicated energetic professionals for whom the achievement and wellbeing of their students is a first we challenge encourage and support all learners to be responsible for developing their abilities with respect for self others and the environment.
School District 60 is progressive and growing. There are 23 schools with School District No .60 (Peace River North). The districts schools provide education services to approximately 6000 ethnically and demographically diverse students.
School District 60 is located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the northern tip of the Canadian Prairies in beautiful FortSt. John BC. Fort St John is 478 km northeast of Prince Georgeand 1237 km north of Vancouver situated near the border with neighbouringAlberta 214 km west ofGrande PrairieAlberta. The regions economy is prosperous and expanding. Fort St John is a city for all seasons and yearround playground for those who like pristine wilderness an active lifestyle cosmopolitan city life and the enthusiasm of an energetic community.
Why School District 60
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive culture of teacher collaboration
- Curriculum and teacher supports
- French Immersion music & outdoor education programs
- Advanced technology facilities and resources
- Progressive and growing district
- Innovative educational practices
School District No. 60 (Fort St John)
Avenue Fort St John BC V1J 4S4