Learning Strategies Coordinator

What makes us different

Working at Aberdeen Hall is far from the status quo. We are a forward-thinking school that believes in rewarding our employees and putting our people first. We are grateful for our community-spirited culture and we continuously nurture it to ensure our team feels valued every single day. Additionally working and living in the beautiful Okanagan offers an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance a comfortable pace of life and a wide range of after-work activities.

Aberdeen Hall provides

• Competitive Compensation for permanent Faculty at an annua l salar y of $66499 to $114962 inclusive of vacation pay and commensurate with years of teaching experience and education level.

• Open and collaborative culture

• Comprehensive benefits package

• RRSP contribution of 8% for employees who invest 4% of their salary

• Personalized professional development plans

• Newly built inspiring campus setting

• Well-established mentorship program

• Innovative and progressive approach to teaching

• Low student/teacher ratios

Position Summary

The Senior School Learning Strategies Coordinator works collaboratively to provide a variety of support for students teachers and parents. Under the direction of the Senior School Principals 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 Strategies vision of the Senior School and on ways to support the diverse behavioural emotional and academic needs of students.

Success Factors

• Bachelor of Education and a BC Teachers Certification (or equivalent)

• Knowledge of BCs inclusive education policies and guidelines

• Experience in an Independent School (asset)

• Ability to contribute to the development implementation and evaluation of an IEP in consultation with teachers parents students and community resource personnel.

• Understanding how to support diverse learning styles at a grade school level.

• 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.

• Experience in co-planning with teachers to ensure students needs are addressed and appropriate accommodations are applied effectively.

• Computer Skills: Google Classroom docs sheets slides and Gmail

• Known to model the highest standards of professional practice and interactions with all stakeholders

• Ability to understand the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in building trust and contributing to a positive working atmosphere across the School community

• Known to communicate negotiate collaborate and build partnerships effectively

As part of our active commitment to diversity equity and inclusion 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.

The successful applicant for our role 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.