SR. Learning Strategies Coordinator

Senior Learning Strategies Coordinator

March 01, 2023 Start Date

Over the past 18 years Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School has become a top level independent school that provides excellent academics and a strong character education to our diverse student population of 700+ preschool to grade 12 children. Our faculty have played a key role in building our school and programming. This contribution to the school has helped to provide our students and employees with one of the most unique, spectacular and inspiring learning and working environments in Canada. Our highly trained employees receive mentoring and development opportunities to be leading professionals in their fields using cutting-edge classroom technology in a newly built inspiring campus setting.

We welcome applicants who, like us, embrace the core values of resilience, responsibility, integrity, optimism, curiosity and kindness. The ideal candidate is known to be innovative, progressive, adaptable and passionate about raising the next generation to lead meaningful lives as contributing citizens to their communities. As part of our active commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice we strive to welcome students, families and employees with a diverse range of identities and backgrounds to enrich the Aberdeen Hall family with varied perspectives.

Aberdeen Hall provides

Open and collaborative culture
Well established mentorship program
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Personalized professional development plans
Innovative and progressive approach to teaching
Newly built inspiring campus setting
Low student/teacher ratios

Requirements

The School Learning Strategies Coordinator works collaboratively to provide a variety of supports for students, teachers and parents. Under the direction of the Division Principal, and overseeing members of the Senior School Learning Strategies Department, this individual will ensure that all stakeholders have a good understanding of how best to guide students towards meeting their learning goals.
The Senior School Learning Strategies Coordinator will provide leadership in the Learning Resource vision of the School, and on ways to support the diverse behavioural, emotional and academic needs of students.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Education and a British Columbia Teacher’s Certification (or equivalent).
Knowledge of BC Special Education policies and guidelines, along with Special Education qualifications, are an asset.
5+ years of teaching experience is an asset.
Demonstrated experience as an enthusiastic, innovative, and caring educator, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in all its many dimensions.
Demonstrated understanding and experience with the BC Curriculum and pedagogical approaches.
Ability to contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of an IEP in consultation with teachers, parents, students, and community resource personnel.
Understanding on how to support diverse learning styles at an elementary level.
Experience in co-planning with teachers to ensure students’ needs are addressed and appropriate accommodations are applied effectively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, innovative, flexible, and organized with attention to detail

The successful applicant will be a team player and participate in extracurricular activities. Aberdeen Hall offers competitive compensation and excellent long-term potential. We thank all candidates for their time and interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please forward resume and cover letter that includes first and last name that BC teaching certificate is listed under to: Lisa White, Director of Finance & Human Resources at [email protected]