Description
About Our School
Launched in 2022, the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) is a not-for-profit independent school and Vancouver’s first dedicated STEM high school. Students at VISST experience an accelerated and enriched STEM curriculum, real-world applications, project-based learning, and the opportunity to participate in governance of the school. Our unique sliding-scale allows for great socioeconomic diversity within the school. Our school hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Friday. The best way to learn more about VISST is by visiting our website at .
About the Position
The Learning Support Teacher will be responsible for crafting and operationalizing IEPs at the school. The main responsibilities include:
Liaising with parents, students and teachers to create IEPs.
Advising/supporting teachers on adaptations for students with IEPs.
Providing 1:1 support to students both in and outside of the classroom.
Some regular classroom teaching.
An ideal candidate possesses training and/or experience working with neurodivergent students, as well as strong relationship building, interpersonal skills, communication skills, detail-orientedness, and resourcefulness.
Timeline
We are hiring a full-time teacher with an expected start date of August 15, 2025.
Salary Range
Our teacher salaries are roughly in line with the Vancouver School Board. Depending on a teacher’s experience level and academic qualifications, the annual salary ranges from $60,000 to $110,000.
Why VISST?
At the top of the VISST website you will find our commitment statement to teachers:
To support you in doing work you are proud of, understanding that this will sometimes be with support and resources, and at other times with trust and autonomy.
At VISST, we recognize that teachers are a critically important stakeholder group. VISST was not founded only to be a great place for students, but also to be a great place for teachers. This mission is manifested in a variety of ways, perhaps most notably in the significant increase in prep time at VISST compared to other schools. Working at VISST also provides teachers with the freedom to shape the curriculum and culture of a new school. For more detail on how we strive to make VISST the ideal workplace for educators, and specifically the prep time allotment, see our blog post .
VISST also offers the opportunity to work with keen students who are excited to be at school and to learn. VISST is a place where teachers and students really get to know each other. Our classes are small, at approximately 20 students. Due to the small size of the school overall, teachers will also encounter the same students over the years, building important bonds over time. To get to know our students a bit more, see our .
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to . Please also attach your BC teacher certification or, if this is not yet available, a brief note in the cover letter with the anticipated timeline of your certificate.
