The Vancouver Waldorf School (VWS), located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Learning Support Teacher (K-8).

Expectations:

• responsible for planning, developing, implementing and providing oversight of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) based on BC Ministry of Education guidelines
• facilitate IEP team meetings and participate in parent/teacher conferences as needed during or after school hours
• provide ongoing, one-to-one and small-group learning support sessions
• engage in the regular reporting for students seen in one-to-one and small-group sessions
• carry out classroom observations, assessments such as the grade two screening and grade one readiness snapshot, and make recommendations for students identified through the referral process
• work collaboratively and provide resources and support to other Learning Support team members, Teachers, Educational Assistants, parents, administration and staff
• attend regular meetings of the VWS Care Group and weekly meetings with Learning Support teams
• collaborate with Learning Support teams and administration on the Special Education budget and allocation of Learning Support resources
• oversee the use of Learning Centre resources
• attend weekly grade school faculty meetings and monthly full faculty meetings
• collaborate as a member of various VWS committees and participate in professional development workshops and open house events
• possess competency in identifying instructional approaches for the inclusion of diverse learners
• possess excellent written, verbal and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of teaching experience
• Bachelor of Education, BC. Teaching Certificate, Diploma and/or Masters in Special Education
• Waldorf Grades training and/or experience with Waldorf education
• Extra Lesson and/or Waldorf Learning Support training

Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to hrc@vws.ca

Location of work: North Vancouver, BC

Contact Information: 604-985-7435; hrc@vws.ca

Salary: $45,150 to $66,137/year prorated to FTE based on experience and credentials

Benefits: Extended medical and dental after 3 months of employment; pension match after 1 year.

Refer to the Employment Opportunities page for details about working at the VWS.