Learning Specialist

York Region District School Board; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The York Region District School Board is seeking an Orton Gillingham trained educator for a full-time, permanent position. This role involves creating individualized learning plans and implementing lessons for students with learning differences, emphasizing a collaborative and supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive employment packages

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with learning differences.
• Passion for remedial education.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized student learning plans.
• Design and implement lessons for literacy and cognitive processing.
• Supervise groups of children during recess and lunch.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

4 Year Bachelor’s Degree

Orton Gillingham Certification

English degree

Job description

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. Start Date : August 21, 2025 Position Type : Permanent, Full-timeReports to : Executive Director, Training & Learning, ATF / OGA 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 Competencies : Provide a structured, flexible, enthusiastic learning experience for students Thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment Strong organizational and time management skills An active commitment to ongoing professional growth Exemplary communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills (students, colleagues, and parents) Requirements : Orton Gillingham Certification 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree 2 year’s experience working with students with learning differences English degree an asset FA offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages. The annual salary for this position falls within the range of $50,812 to $78,500. The final salary will be determined based on experience and education.To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter directly through the careers page on our school website Please address the cover to Colleen Chow, Executive Director, Training & Learning, ATF / OGA . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by encouraging applications from all qualified job seekers, including those from traditionally underrepresented communities.

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