Job Description

Inclusive Education Teacher (Distance Learning)

ASCEND Online is a distance learning school operated by the Catholic Independent Schools of the Kamloops Diocese. The school enrolls approximately 700 students from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve. ASCEND is seeking a qualified BC certified teacher as an Inclusive Education Caseload Manager and Contact Teacher effective September 1, 2025 through to June 30, 2026. This position is an independent contractor position. Teachers must be available to travel and meet face to face with families at certain points


throughout the year.


Preference will be given to candidates who possess:


Active membership in a Catholic parish Commitment to excellence in Catholic education The ability to be flexible when faced with the ever-shifting needs of today's education system A genuine sense of joy in regard to teaching and learning A commitment to relationship-based learning Experience planning and implementing educational programs for students with diverse needs Relevant education and training in the area of Inclusive Education Familiarity with BCs New Curriculum The ability to adapt learning opportunities to meet the needs of students Experience with IEP writing and facilitating IEP team meetings Experience coordinating a variety of community supports, including both professional and paraprofessional supports, for students with diverse needs
Responsibilities as a Contact Teacher include, but are not limited to:
To nurture and integrate the Catholic worldview into the formal and informal programming and curriculum of the distance learning School. Attending any staff meetings, inspections, conferences, as required by
the ASCEND administration of the CISKD.
Maintaining the Contractor's own computer equipment, office and communication equipment (scanner and phone answering system) and internet connection to reasonably current standards. Visit the family a minimum of two times per year as well as maintain weekly communication with them about the programs and services via email, phone or Zoom/Skype, etc. If unable to make contact with a family for more than two weeks, the contractor will notify an ASCEND Coordinator as well as the Principal of ASCEND. Respond to student/family emails, phone messages and/or faxes within 24 hours as outlined in the ASCEND Communication Policy and Protocol Follow CISKD Board policies, administrative applications, regulations
and directives.
For further information about this position, please contact the School Principal, Mrs. Lynn Hale:or phone at 1-888-599-5775, extension 6.


Interested INTERNAL candidates should submit a cover letter noting their experience, an updated Pastoral Reference Form and resume. Please include the contact information of two (2) current professional references (one of which is from an immediate supervisor).


EXTERNAL candidates may locate the CISKD Teacher application form and Confidential Pastoral Reference Form at , and include in their cover letter their philosophy of Catholic education. Please note the Confidential Pastoral Reference Form required for all applicants is sent directly from the Catholic pastor to .


Completed applications with supporting documentation shall be submitted electronically in one PDF file to the CISKD Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Christopher Yuen, at .


We thank all applicants in advance, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.