Learning Specialist

Fraser Academy•Vancouver, BC

4h•CA$52,336 - CA$80,855•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Academy (FA) is an independent school in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC serving students in Gr. 1-12 with dyslexia and language-based learning differences through day and outreach programs. We serve a gap in the system where approximately 20% of the student population is under-served by mainstream education. The ripple impact of our programming also adds great social value. While our student population has skills and strengths which are in demand in the 21st century, it can also be vulnerable to mental health, substance abuse, higher drop-out rates, and other risks when not supported. We are proud to be at the forefront of educational practices, providing a learner-centric environment with the most effective research-based methods to optimize personalized learning, cognitive, social and emotional development, and post-secondary opportunities setting our students up for a successful life. For more information please visit us at www.fraseracademy.ca. As a member of the Learning Services team and an Orton Gillingham trained educator, you will be involved in creating individualized student learning plans and designing and implementing lessons to build literacy, executive functioning and cognitive processing for students with learning differences such as dyslexia. This role requires someone who can demonstrate excellence in instructional practices and who has a passion for remedial education.

Requirements

Orton Gillingham Certification
4 Year Bachelor’s Degree
2 year’s experience working with students with learning differences

Nice To Haves

English degree an asset

Responsibilities

Work 1:1 with students
Design and implement lessons following tenets of Orton Gillingham and mediated learning
Create individual student learning plans based on student IEP/profile
Facilitate individualized instruction of Executive Function curriculum
Complete regular reports, year plans, and contribute to IEP’s
Supervise groups of children during recess, lunch, and/or after school
Participate in professional development opportunities
Integrate fully in school life