Junior School Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist

Stratford Hall; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Junior School Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on assisting students with additional learning needs, fostering their academic and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and outside professionals to create and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring that every child receives the tailored support they need. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a warm and welcoming school community committed to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and BC Teacher Certification required.
• Experience in play-based learning and supporting social-emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with additional learning needs to reach their potential.
• Create and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to support student learning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Experience with Neurodiverse Students

Play-Based Learning

Behavior Intervention Strategies

Differentiated Learning

Education

Bachelor of Education

BC Teacher Certification

Tools

Google Workspace

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Base pay range

CA$74,650.00/yr - CA$121,800.00/yr

Title: Junior School Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist

Department: Junior School

Reports to: Junior School Principal

Interfaces with: students, parents, faculty and staff

Term of contract: August 22, 2025 - June 19, 2026

Start date: August 22, 2025

Salary range: $74,650 - $121,800

We are seeking an energetic, creative, compassionate, and positive individual who is passionate about working with children.

The School

Stratford Hall, an independent, K-12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, this warm, welcoming community is home to over 540 students and over 100 teachers and support staff. Our graduates attend the top post-secondary schools in Canada, the US and abroad. Founded in 2000, Stratford Hall is one of the few IB continuum schools in Canada and has a rich tradition of educational innovation and excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes .

Position Rationale and Goal

The Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist assists identified students with additional learning needs to reach their academic, social, and emotional potential in collaboration with the classroom teacher, administrators, educational support staff, parents and outside professionals. The Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist creates, implements, and monitors student Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to support differentiated learning. In collaboration with the homeroom teacher, the Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist will provide pastoral care for students. The Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist will contribute to the school community through other duties as assigned. As a key member of the faculty, the Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist will contribute to the development and overall improvement of the School.

Candidate Profile

The Stratford Hall faculty and staff developed a profile to capture our priorities as educators.

I Am a Stratford Hall Educator

• I Pursue Knowledge
• I Listen to Understand
• I Build Bridges
• I Model Adaptability
• I Cultivate Safe Spaces
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education
• BC teacher certification
• Training and/or experience in play based learning
• Training and/or experience to support the social and emotional learning of students
• Education and teaching experience in special education
• Understanding or awareness for behaviour intervention strategies
• Experience working with neurodiverse students
• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written
• Experience working with 4−11 year old children
• Strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Computer literate with experience in Google Workspace
• History of successful work within the IB context is highly desirable
  
  

Key Responsibilities 2. Program Development and Documentation 3. Collaboration with School Staff and Parents 4. Administrative & Logistical Tasks 5. Professional Appraisal and Development 6. Involvement in the Wider School Community

• Direct Student Support
• Work in classrooms with all students, small groups, and individual students using the principles of Universal Design for Learning
• Use the strategies in the specialized learning plan to support and manage student learning
• Utilize the IEP and/or support plan to implement and prepare lessons to teach through a combination of push-in and pull-out lessons
• Use a variety of instructional and behavioral strategies to refocus students
• Ensure students are actively engaged in their own learning
• Empower students to feel responsible and take action
• Recognize a variety of levels of language competency and maintain awareness of the needs of emergent bilingual learners
• Create, implement, and monitor individual learning plans to support differentiated learning
• Maintain accurate records and ensure students receive the required accommodations and support
• Hold timely IEP meetings and/or student support meetings to keep parents informed of progress and changes needed to the individualized support plan
• Contribute to the documentation of individual student learning progress through ongoing assessment
• Collaborate and support classroom teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students with developmentally appropriate strategies and resources
• Collaborate with teachers, including attending grade-based planning meetings, in order to deploy the learning support team resources accordingly
• Meet with the Counsellor, as needed, to support students, teachers, and parents
• Attend parent-teacher and student-led meetings, if requested
• Use a school-based teams approach to identify, review, and implement a learning plan to share with parents, and when appropriate, recommend an IEP
• Coordinate school-based team meetings with parents to discuss supporting assessments, outside referrals, and concerns about individual progress
• Contact and coordinate external specialist for student observations (occupational or speech therapists)
• Collaborate with the Student Services Team
• Maintain an inventory of resources specific to the role, e.g., software, hardware, furniture
• Provide meaningful and timely communication to faculty, staff, and management
• Assist in monitoring student attendance, behavior, and progress
• Maintain resources and storage areas as directed
• As instructed, engage in professional development in order to better understand the needs of students and the classroom instructional program
• Actively participate in constructive professional growth and evaluation
• Seek and act upon constructive feedback and advice
• Take an active role within the school community by making a conscious effort to interact with all staff and be aware of current school events and initiatives
• Positively support school initiatives organized by staff, students or parents through active participation and promotion within classrooms
• Promote belonging through taking an active role in diversity, equity, and inclusion education
• Attend school functions and special events, not limited to Meet the Teacher night, assemblies, or concerts
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings
• Maintain an active presence in common areas and during scheduled supervision duties
• Help guide the implementation of the strategic plan commitments
• At times the Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist may be requested to take on additional duties as assigned by the Principal.
  
  

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter, resume and their BC Teaching Certificate number.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Stratford Hall. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodation you need.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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