District requires a 1.0 FTE TERM English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher - Elementary

Effective immediately until June 30, 2027 or until the return of incumbent, whichever comes first. 

This position will be based in Dawson Creek and will work with the District English Language Learner team to support schools in all district communities. 

This position is for an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher. The ELL teacher will work with teachers to support English Language Learners, and will collaborate towards the goal of helping students to become more proficient in the English language in order to access their curriculum.  This will include the use of technology to help support ELL learners.  Coursework in English language learning and/or courses in supporting diverse learners is preferred.

For further information please contact Jan Proulx at 250-782-8571.

District Overview

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is located in north-eastern British Columbia in BC’s Peace River Country. We serve the communities and surrounding areas of Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd. The District’s student population is approximately 3,500 with thirty-three percent of this population self-identifying as having Aboriginal ancestry.

Our students are accommodated in 19 schools, with student populations ranging from 25 to 650 students. The District is involved in a number of innovative partnerships with other local agencies.  Programs or initiatives we undertake are rooted in our core business of a quality education for each student and the core belief of continuous learning for all.

 Learning is best when it is interactive, self-directed and allows for our passions and creativity to emerge. Solid foundational skills and high expectations in an environment of critical thinking, communicating, creating and collaborating provides our students with the skills necessary to navigate the world of the future.  All of our programs hold these attributes at the core.

We are seeking teachers to be a part of our team.

The ideal teacher candidate begins with students at the heart of their practice; teaching the learner, not just the curriculum. They create inclusive classrooms where students of all abilities feel valued, supported, and challenged. We are seeking teachers who are open-minded professionals who collaborate, reflect, and continuously learn to improve their craft. Grounded in research-based practice and guided by care, they strive to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Hold, or be qualified for, a valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate.
• Successful K-12 teacher training and practicum or evaluation documentation
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Desired qualifications and experience include:

• Experience with adapting, and modifying, curriculum to meet the needs of students. 
• Ability to develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs.
• Strong classroom management skills.  
• Experience working with students who display a variety of behaviours. 
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to work and implement school initiatives and goals.  
• Capacity to work independently and in collaboration with a team. 
• Committed to individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of effective strategies and techniques. 
• Experience teaching in a multiage group setting. 
• Engages in fair, student focused assessment practices consistent with the BC curriculum and reporting order, and reflects on evidence of learning to guide instruction.

Why School District No. 59? 

Collaboration, support, contemporary learning spaces and resources are part of the fabric of School District No. 59.  Professional Learning Communities, Foundations for Learning and regular professional development are available and readily accessible for all teachers. 

The School District Resource Centre houses thousands of physical and electronic resources for teachers.  Additional human resources available to all teachers include support for literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal Education, resource acquisition (Resource Center staff), and student support services. 

Benefits in working for School District No. 59: 

• Relocation Allowance:  Up to $5,000 for out of district applicants (with submission of approved receipts).
• Northern Travel Allowance:  A Great Benefit at Tax Time!  An amount of up to $4,000 of the salary paid to the employee shall be designated as a Northern Allowance Travel benefit. This allowance shall be in effect within the guidelines of Revenue Canada as they exist and are changed by Revenue Canada from year to year and shall end when the Revenue Canada program ends.  Regular part time employees’ allowance will be prorated proportionate to the hours worked.
• Remote and Rural Allowance:  Teachers working in School District No. 59 are eligible to receive a remote and rural allowance, which is both an adjustment to the salary grid and an annual allowance of approximately $3,035* per FTE.  Teachers on call (TOCs) are not eligible to receive this allowance.

*The annual allowance may increase as defined within the Collective Agreement with the British Columbia Teachers Federation.

Did you know?

Effective December 31, 2025 School District No. 59 teachers are eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for up to $30,000.

Employees of School District No. 59 qualify for the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. Learn more about the Canadian Revenue Agency Residency Deduction. If you lived in a prescribed intermediate zone (Zone B), you can claim:

• A basic residency amount of $5.50 for each day that you lived in this zone; plus
• An additional residency amount of $5.50 for each day you lived in this zone if you maintained a dwelling and you are the only person claiming the basic residency amount for that period and dwelling.

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