Job Description

Applications are invited from teachers with

BC

Certification

for the following teaching position:

Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre, Port Hardy, BC

0.09 FTE Continuing - Counselling


(may be combined with JP#2)


Commencing: SEPTEMBER 1, 2025


The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:


Master's degree in Counselling; strong classroom management skills; recent successful experience working with students at secondary level; knowledge and understanding of the cultural values, traditions, and language of the Kwak'wala speaking peoples - Indigenous ancestry preferred; the ability to work closely with staff in a team oriented approach to teaching and learning; strong formative assessment practices; knowledge and experience working with students with exceptionalities; training and experience in CPI, Threat Assessment, Crisis Response and Suicide Risk Assessment; successful experience liaising with parents, school-based teams, external agencies, and community-based professionals and coordinating SEL interventions using a multi-agency approach; strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills; experience with RTI (Response to Intervention) systems; strong interest in innovation and inquiry; a desire to work in a flexible alternative learning environment; and ability to embed local Indigenous culture and ways of knowing into teaching practices.


The starting annual salary for a full-time School Teacher position ranges from $64,368 to $112,637, with placement in the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. The Remote Recruitment and Retention allowance is available for SD85 teachers payable at $3,035 over ten months.

Please contact Ms. Leah Hubbard, Principal (250-949-8332) if you have any questions with respect to the assignment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants should apply online through the Make a Future website ).


Alternatively, you may submit a resume, transcripts, 3 supervisor references, practicum reports or teaching evaluations, BC teaching credentials, and an SD85 Application for Teaching (available at).

Apply By NOON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025 to:

Ms. Rena Sweeney, Assistant Superintendent


Vancouver Island North School District 85


Telephone: (250) 949-6618, Ext. 2229


Email:

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

We are honoured to live, learn, work, and play on the traditional lands of the Kwakw

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'wakw nations.

cc: VINTA August 22, 2025