T2627-445 1.0 FTE District Inclusion Support Teacher - Outreach & Student Engagement

We invite applications for the position of:

• 1.0 FTE District Inclusion Support Teacher - Outreach and Student Engagement

The District Inclusion Support Teacher of Outreach and Student Engagement supports students who are disengaged from school, chronically absent, school avoidant, or experiencing barriers to full participation in educational programming. Working collaboratively with school teams, families, community agencies, and online educational platforms, the successful candidate will establish meaningful relationships with students and families and coordinate and implement individualized plans that support student connection, engagement, well-being, and successful participation in learning.  

The Outreach and Engagement Teacher is a member of the District Inclusion Support Team and works in partnership with the district, North Island Distance Education School (NIDES), school-based teams, community partners, and families to develop flexible and responsive educational programming and pathways.

The District Inclusion Support Teacher of Outreach and Student Engagement responsibilities include:

• Building trusting relationships with students and families experiencing challenges engaging with school programming.  
• Providing outreach services and developing individualized engagement and re-engagement plans for students experiencing barriers to attendance, participation, or connection to school
• Collaborating with school teams to identify barriers to attendance, engagement, and participation in learning.  
• Supporting transitions between educational settings, including neighbourhood schools, alternative programs, online learning, and graduated return-to-school plans.
• Acting as a liaison between schools, families, district staff, and community-based agencies.  
• Supporting school teams in implementing trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally responsive, and inclusive practices.  
• Participating in case management, collaborative planning, and ongoing monitoring of student goals.  
• Supporting the development of learning and support plans including Integration Support Plans, where appropriate.  
• Maintaining documentation and communication of student progress.  
• This role requires a valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a vehicle for outreach visits and travel to multiple sites.

Preferred qualification includes:

• Master's Degree in Educational Counselling, Inclusive Education, Child and Youth Care, Psychology, or a related field.
• Valid BC Teaching Certificate.
• Training and/or experience in counselling, student engagement, school attendance support, trauma-informed practice, youth mental health, or family systems.

A Master's Degree in Counselling or related field is preferred but not required.  

The preferred candidate will demonstrate:

• Three to five years of successful experience working with children, youth, and families in educational, counselling, outreach, or community settings.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage students who may be reluctant, disconnected, or resistant to traditional school environments.
• Understanding of factors contributing to school disengagement, chronic absenteeism, mental health concerns, anxiety, trauma, and social-emotional challenges.
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based, student-centred, and culturally responsive practice.
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to coordinate supports across systems.
• Experience facilitating collaborative planning processes involving students, families, school staff, and community agencies.
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly while managing a complex caseload.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and relationship-based practice with Indigenous students and families.  

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Our educators use and develop best practices through meaningful and purposeful collaboration and inquiry. As lifelong learners themselves, our educators embrace diversity, apply assessment for learning approaches, and integrate technology in meaningful ways to personalize learning. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district’s commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.

Salary range is in accordance with the BC Teachers Federation and can be found by clicking this link: https://bcpsea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/71-Salary-Grid-2026.pdf

To Apply:

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: hr@sd71.bc.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and contact information for three (3) professional references through  www.makeafuture.ca/comox - valley .  Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered. 

Please note : Candidate applications will be reviewed, and the best qualified candidate will be identified in accordance with the updated qualification language outlined in Article E. 22 of the SD71/CDTA Collective Agreement -  https://bit.ly/SD71_CDTA_E22_Qualification_language_update_2025

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer