Job Description

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 87

P.O. BOX 190 DEASE LAKE, B.C. V0C 1L0 Tel. (250) 771-4440


Fax (250) 771-4441

Teacher / Learning Support Teacher:

Competition #25-14

Dease Lake, British Columbia

Full Time, Continuing, Start Date: September 2, 2025

School District 87 serves students and families within the unceded traditional territories of the Tahltan, Kaska, and Tlingit First Nations, and we honour these relationships. We respect and value the relationships with all other First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. This land has always been a place of learning and we are thankful to live, work, and learn here. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.


If you are a Certified Teacher and would like to live in a small remote northern community, work with and serve Indigenous youth, then Dease Lake is the place for you. Dease Lake School has small class sizes which provide an excellent opportunity for differentiated instruction and learning. This is a positive professional growth opportunity as SD87 continuously explores innovative practices within an inquiry-based teaching and learning environment that honours Tahltan ways of knowing, being and doing.


We welcome teachers who are student centered and have:


B. Ed. certification. Successful experience with Indigenized Curriculum as well as First Nations Language and Culture. Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous learning and learners as well as knowledge of the Tahltan Nation (preferred). Experience engaging students outside the classroom; on-the-land learning. The ability to connect with students in trusting and supportive ways, clarify problems and challenges, and restore harmony and respect. Experience with Trauma Informed Practice. Excellent teaching, planning and assessment skills. Knowledge and experience as a support teacher working with diverse needs and/or Inclusive Education Qualifications would be an asset. Conducted a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, administration and interpretation of norm- referenced assessment instruments, curriculum-based assessments, and diagnostic teaching methods. Level B Assessment qualifications (preferred) Inclusive Education Certification (preferred) Facilitating school team-based meetings to support the goals of IEP's through a consultative model ensuring that assessment referrals are complete and accurate. Experience and/or ability to case manage and liaise with outside agencies. Ability and commitment to work and engage collaboratively with students, staff, parents, guardians, and community. Demonstrated success utilizing varied instructional strategies and differentiated instruction. Commitment to ongoing professional growth. Willingness to support extra-curricular activities.
School District 87 offers the highest salaries in the province; a relocation allowance upon arrival, annual personal travel allowances for employee and dependents living with them, a substantial professional development package and an excellent benefit package (100% medical, extended health, dental and group health insurance). In summary:
Competitive Salary (

$71,769-$119,708

) Moving Relocation Allowance:

$2207.45

($1471.64 upon hire/735.81 after 2 yrs.) Recruitment and Retention Allowance:

$3006.00

Isolation Allowance:

$1,690.00

Travel Allowance:

$2273.00

A long-term service award is provided at 4 and 8 years of continuous service. We also provide modern furnished and unfurnished accommodation (no sharing required) at a reasonable rate ($450-$650 per month).
Dease Lake is home to the Tahltan Nation, and you will have the privilege to learn about Tahltan culture and traditions. The region is characterized by rugged natural beauty. There are many places to explore and experience adventures. Most residents go fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, hunting, quadding, boating, skiing, mountain biking and much more. Dease Lake is the perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast.
For further information, please contact Alex Mendez, Principal of Dease Lake School, ator at 250-771-4321.


Applications with supporting documentation including: a current resume; name and contact information (including telephone and email address) of at least three references who may be contacted and who are familiar with your professional performance; Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Reference Check; proof of B.C. certification; and T.Q.S. should be submitted to:

Application Deadline: June 5

th

, 2025 at 4:00 pm

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Re Posted: May 22, 2025