Learning Support Specialist Upper School

We are seeking an individual who is inspiredby our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integritycompassion inquiry and courage and who reflects our core competencies to join our Upper School as a Learning Support Specialist Grade 7 to12. This is a fulltime position starting in September 2025.

Why Teach with Us

At Havergal College we believe that our strength lies in thecollective efforts talents and accomplishments of our faculty and we can make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of ourstudents.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for teachersincluding a faculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban schoolboards; contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers PensionPlan and/or Group RSP; generous holidays that allow employees to recharge;comprehensive health and dental benefits; support for professional developmentincluding support for graduate work additional qualifications (AQs)facultywide and individual professional development in teaching and learningwellbeing equity and inclusion assessment and experiential education; andteaching on a beautiful 22acre campus with excellent facilities.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on abeautiful 22acre campus in midtown Toronto Canada Havergal College is one ofCanadas preeminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergartenthrough Grade 12. At Havergal College we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 125 years we arecommitted to offeringa contemporary liberal arts education which is rooted in the mission is to prepare young women to make a our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs and a cohesive andcollegial team of faculty and administration staff we nurture a culture ofcapability that fosters selfconfidence leadership critical thinking andglobalmindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaininghighly qualified faculty andadministration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront ofeducational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey of educationworking together to empower young women to make a positive difference in ourworld.

We arecommitted to building adiverseworkforce and an inclusive believe that aninclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect creativity andinnovation collaboration and accountability. To this end we encourage applications from all qualifiedcandidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives includingwomen BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples LGBTQ2S andpersons with disabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidateswho are committed to nurturing a community where integrity compassion inquiryand courage thrive.

The Position:

The Upper School (Grades 712 program at Havergal College is distinguished by opportunities forstudents to develop and learning in an environment that is diverse stimulatingand supportive. Teaching facilities are well equipped and offer brighttechnologyrich environments.

Experienced Intermediate/Senior teachers at Havergal College areconfident in curriculum development and demonstrate an approach to teachingthat reflects theway in which girls learn. They support all learners with diverse strategies andapproaches and are willing and able to use appropriate solutions to learningchallenges experienced by students. Teachers optimize the use of the technologyto support student learning. Classes are engaging and dynamic and teachersgenuinely enjoy what they are doing and are approachable availableknowledgeable genuine and supportive.

As members of the Upper School faculty teachers engage in the work ofthe Upper School in a collegial and supportive manner. They demonstrate anunderstanding of the importance of parents as partners in their daughterseducation by maintaining open and collaborative relationships with parents. As lifelong learners they demonstrate a commitment to actively seekingprofessional development. Teachers actively participate in the life of theschool beyond the classroom.

Specific Accountabilities:

Student Support Responsibilities

• Whereappropriate conduct direct observation of students of concern asidentified by the classroom teacher or parents and make specificrecommendations and where necessary suggest a psychoeducational assessment.
• Identifystudents with specific learning disabilities who require outside support andhelp parents acquire that support by providing information and other resources.
• Reviewpsychoeducational reports writing maintaining and reviewing individual learning plans for students identified as having learningdisabilities.
• Support students in applying for accommodations required for standardized tests (EQAO AP PSAT SATACT).

Departmental AdministrativeResponsibilities

• Reviewand analyze clinical assessment reports (eg. psychoeducational assessmentsdevelopmental assessments occupational therapy assessments languageassessments etc) to determine and implement appropriate accommodations and programming support.
• Writemaintain and review Individual Education Plans for students with identifiedneeds.
• Determineappropriate referrals for further assessments or clinical supports and liaisewith outside service providers (eg. Occupational Therapists SpeechLanguagePathologists Social Workers).
• Workwith Admissions to review student applications and facilitate studenttransition.

Communication withStakeholders

• Actin consultation and collaboration with faculty to make recommendations on howto adjust their instructional environmental and assessment strategies to meetthe specific learning needs of their students.
• Facilitatea variety of meetings with various stakeholders including PsychEd Debriefs IEP Review meetingsIndividual Progress meetings SchoolBased Team meetings and Grade Progressmeetings.
• Maintainregular communication with parents by providing update reports and suggestingstrategies to support the student at home.
• Communicate with Guidance Social Work Heads of School and Head of the Upper School to ensure full wrap around student support.
• Maintainconfidential student records and documentation.

ProfessionalResponsibilities

• Activelyparticipate in professional growth activities (membership in professionallearning communities completing professional reading setting professionallearning goals).
• Maintainconsistent professional supporting and encouraging relationships withcolleagues.
• Participatein the life of the school through duties and cocurricular activities.

Qualifications Knowledge and Experience

• Teacherqualifications (Intermediate/Senior) with a minimum of 5 years relatedteaching experience required.
• SpecialEducation Specialist (or equivalent) qualifications required.
• Mastersof Education in Special Education or related area an asset.
• Understandingof the confidential nature of the work associated with this position.
• Expertisein special education planning implementation and assessment.
• Knowledgeof differing learning needs and strategies for supporting all kinds of learners.
• Strongorganizational skills.
• Selfstarterable to work in a selfdirected manner appropriate to changing needs.
• Strongunderstanding of differentiation.
• Understandingof how girls learn.
• Understandingof how to use data to make decisions to improve student success.
• Abilityto mentor faculty in building a culture of capability.
• Abilityto build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Problemsolverin challenging situations.
• Currentknowledge of assessment practice in Ontario.
• Technologicallyliterate with the ability to build and maintain student databases and records.
• Understandingof the unique aspects of working in an independent educational institution.

Demonstratedability and commitment to the Core Competencies of;

• InclusiveExcellence
• Collaboration& Teamwork
• Integrity& Trust
• LearningAgility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset

How to Apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged toapply and express their interestno later than May 9 2025.This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Havergal College thanks all applicants inadvance.Only those candidatesselected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive barrierfreerecruitment and selection process and work environment in accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy towork with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the you require accommodations please contact Cathy LeBlanc atext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@.