Learning Strategist Teacher (Primary)

Responsibilities include: 

• Creating and implementing Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and carrying out activities/ programs for both individual students and groups. 
• Gain familiarity of the British Columbia Curriculum in support of students meeting grade level learning standards. 
• Monitoring, reviewing and modifying interventions, strategies and accommodations to student ILPs. 
• Working with teachers, students, parents to identify strategies that support student progress.
• Working with students in and out the classroom (small group and 1-on-one pull-out) to support their learning needs, with the implementation and development of learning strategies for both support and extension. 
• Provide training and assistance to teachers on differentiation within the classroom.
• Collaborating with others within the team to support school wide learning support, and appropriate developmental strategies. 
• Providing assessment and testing invigilation. 
• Applying for examination accommodations. 
• Providing regular feedback to students, teachers and parents, to enable them to achieve maximum benefit from their learning support experience. 
• Liaising and meeting with various stakeholders and agencies to monitor and support progress and ensure documentation is up-to-date and shared appropriately. 
• Liaising with various internal and external stakeholders and agencies in support of student learning. 
• Participating in MTSS, team and departmental meetings to ensure students are supported.
• Administrative support as required. 
• Providing a safe and caring learning environment that inspires students to develop their learning. 
• Other duties as required. 

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Special Education or equivalent. 
• Certificate of Competence in Education Testing (Level A) is required. 
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with students. 
• Qualifications or experience in language-based learning difficulties. 
• Must be licensed by or qualified to be licensed by the Bermuda Educators Council.
• Strong understanding of developmental needs of students, social-emotional as well as intellectual. 
• Thorough knowledge of Individual Learning Plans, accommodations, modifications and assessment strategies 
• Creative and innovative approach to learning within an inquiry-based setting.
• Proven ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. 
• Must be able to demonstrate professional competency, integrity and ethics.
• Must have excellent organizational skills. 
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate. 
• Must have a commitment to the principles of independent education and be willing to contribute to extracurricular activities and the broader School life. 
• Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to the Mission, Vision, Core Values and Strategic Priorities of Saltus. 
• Must be committed to academic excellence and strive for positive relations with all students, parents and colleagues alike. 
• Clean criminal record.