Learning Specialist

Fraser Academy; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,336 - 80,855; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employment packages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Fraser Academy in Vancouver is seeking an Orton Gillingham trained educator to join their Learning Services team. The role involves creating individualized student learning plans and implementing lessons aimed at enhancing literacy and cognitive processing for students with learning differences.

This permanent, full-time position requires a 4-Year Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of experience with learning differences. The salary is competitive, falling between $52,336 to $80,855, depending on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Orton Gillingham Certification is essential.
• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with students with learning differences.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized student learning plans.
• Design lessons for students with dyslexia.
• Facilitate instruction of Executive Function curriculum.
• Supervise children during recess and lunch.

Skills

Instructional practices

Remedial education

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Orton Gillingham Certification

4 Year Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

About Fraser Academy

Fraser Academy (FA) is an independent school in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC serving students in Gr. 1-12 with dyslexia and language-based learning differences through day and outreach programs. We serve a gap in the system where approximately 20% of the student population is under-served by mainstream education. The ripple impact of our programming also adds great social value. We are at the forefront of educational practices, providing a learner-centric environment with the most effective research-based methods to optimize personalized learning, cognitive, social and emotional development, and post-secondary opportunities. For more information please visit us at www.fraseracademy.ca.

Job Summary

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 26, 2026

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Reports 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 IEPs
• 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 $52,336 to $80,855. 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: https://fraseracademy.ca/careers/

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.