Date Posted: June 14, 2021

Closing Date: Until filled

Richmond Christian School is a PreK-12 school of over 1,000 students, South of Vancouver. Our mission is to equip all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life.

Our Education Support Services Department is accepting applications for a full-time Learning Assistance and Special Education Coordinator (Education Support Services Coordinator), at the Secondary campus, for the 2021 – 2022 school year.

Richmond Christian School Education Support Services is committed to provide a quality, Christ-centred education, equipping all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life.

Through purposeful inclusion we encourage students to develop their gifts, become self-advocates, and gain independence as valued members of their communities.

The Education Support Services coordinator, as part of a team with one other coordinator, is responsible for coordinating the development and supporting the implementation of Individualized Education and Learning Support Plans for students with exceptionalities. These duties would also include organizing work experience, planning modified curriculum, such as life skills.  The coordinator will also be responsible for leadership and supervision for Education Assistants at the secondary campus, as well as being part of Richmond Christian School’s K-12 Education Support Services team.

We are seeking applicants who:

• Are British Columbia certified teachers, or Independent School certified teachers
• Have coursework in Special Education
• Have volunteer or work experience with students with exceptionalities
• Have good communication skills
• Are great team players 

Please submit the following via email to Bonnie Burton, Secondary Campus Principal at bburton@myrcs.ca.

• cover letter
• resume
• your personal statement of faith
• your philosophy of Christian education
• list of references

Thank you in advance for your application; only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. All staff are asked to sign a community standards document which is available upon request. A more detailed job description is also available upon request.

FTE: Approximately 30%

Maternity Leave: Late October 2021 – June 2022

Date Posted: April 14, 2021 

Closing Date: Until filled

Richmond Christian School is seeking teachers who love to build relationships with middle level youth and who enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. If you love Christ and have a passion for the French language and for middle school aged students, we would like to get to know you better. 

About Richmond Christian School 

Richmond Christian School is located in Richmond BC, a suburb of Vancouver. The school exists on three campuses; Elementary, Middle and Secondary. With over one thousand students and 160 faculty and staff, RCS is well known and respected for providing a quality Christ-centred education. We recently celebrated our 60th Anniversary and anticipate continued growth and development.

About the Middle Campus 

Richmond Christian Middle Campus runs a dynamic, energetic program infused with a middle year’s philosophy of learning. Our teachers are BC certified, creative, resourceful and passionate about learning and teaching. 

Application Instructions 

To apply send the following to Ms. Bonnie Burton: bburton@myrcs.ca 

• Resume
• Philosophy of Education
• Statement of faith
• Personal Testimony
• References

While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.  

Posting Date: June 1, 2021

Start Date: August 30, 2021

Position A: Elementary Campus

• FTE: 2 Full-time positions available

Position B: Middle Campus

• FTE: 1 Full-time position, 1 part-time position (3 days a week)

Position C: Secondary Campus

• FTE: 2 Full-time positions, or 1 full-time and 2 part-time

Richmond Christian School is located in Richmond, BC, a suburb of Vancouver. The school exists on three campuses: Elementary, Middle and Secondary. With over one thousand students and 160 faculty and staff, RCS is well known and respected for providing a quality Christ-centred education. We recently celebrated our 60th Anniversary and anticipate continued growth and development.

RCS is pleased to provide a salary grid that is competitive with the local school district, a strong pension plan, and other perks and benefits. RCS embraces the BC Education Plan and strives to be a collaborative and innovative learning community.

Job Description: 

• Provides educational, functional, mental health, and emotional support to students
• Discusses and collaborates with teachers and case managers with regards to instructional programs, classroom management, and expectation setting for students
• Implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles, and communicates relevant student information to teachers and supervisor
• Assists with development of instructional learning resources
• Monitors and reports to teacher/team on implementation of the program
• Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations for students
• Assists students in a variety of activities, including work experience and life skills, and providing personal care as necessary
• Other duties as directed by the campus Educational Support Services Coordinator

Qualifications:

• EA Certification
• Completion of Grade 12
• Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program, or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, and/or extensive experience in an equivalent field
• Excellent communication skills in English

How to Apply:

When applying, please specify which campus you are applying to and which FTE you are applying for.

Send your résumé, covering letter, statement of faith and references to: Joyce Hsu, ESS Coordinator jhsu@myrcs.ca

While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

All staff are asked to sign a community standards document that is available upon request.