Junior School Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist Stratford Hall

ISABC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford Hall in Vancouver, BC seeks a Learning Strategist/Behaviour Interventionist to support students with diverse learning needs. You will help develop IEPs, collaborate with teachers and families, and implement inclusive strategies across classrooms to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.

The role emphasizes Universal Design for Learning, differential learning plans, and active participation in school-wide initiatives within an IB world school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/degree in education or related field with BC teacher certification.
• Experience supporting social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Background in IB Primary/ Middle/ Diploma program desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in classrooms to support learners using Universal Design for Learning.
• Implement and monitor IEPs and support plans with push-in/pull-out models.
• Prepare lessons and accommodate diverse learners with appropriate tools.
• Apply inclusive practices across environments and activities to remove barriers.
• Engage families and professionals to support student progress and well-being.
• Participate in school duties and contribute to community activities.

Education

Bachelor of Education with Psychology focus / Bachelor of Child and Youth Care or related

BC teacher certification

Play-based learning

Social & emotional learning support

Special education experience

Behaviour intervention strategies

Neurodiverse student experience

English communication (spoken & written)

Experience with 4–11 year olds

Organizational & interpersonal skills

Google Workspace proficiency

IB context experience desirable

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Employment Type

• Administration
• Support Staff
• Teacher

Department: Junior School

Reports to: Junior School Principal

Interfaces with: students, parents, faculty and staff

Term of contract: Permanent

Salary range: $74,684 – $121,841

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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

I am a Stratford Hall Educator:

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education with a focus in Psychology or Bachelor of Child and Youth Care or related
• 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

• 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
• Apply principles of accessibility and inclusion to learning environments, instructional practices, technology, materials, and student supports
• Ensure students are actively engaged in their own learning
• Empower students to feel responsible and take action
• Support student challenges through a social-justice and inclusion lens, considering whether systems or environments are contributing to barriers
• Recognize a variety of levels of language competency and maintain awareness of the needs of emergent bilingual learners

2. Program Development and Documentation

• 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
• Identify barriers within the learning environment and collaborate with educators, families and outside supports to modify systems, expectations, and instructional approaches so students can access learning more successfully

3. Collaboration with School Staff and Parents

• 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

4. Administrative & Logistical Tasks

• 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

5. Professional Appraisal and Development

• 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

6. Involvement in the Wider School Community

• 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.

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.