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King David High School is a pluralistic community Jewish high school. Our vision is to be a dynamic leader in empowering Jewish minds and engaging Jewish hearts for the modern world. We are also a top-rated independent school in central Vancouver; we are members of ISABC and are a CAIS accredited school. Our staff come from all walks of life and backgrounds – we value diversity. King David teachers enjoy working in a warm, collegial environment. We collaborate to create a fun and caring learning environment where our students strive to reach their potential by setting high standards and working hard. King David High School nurtures a Jewish culture characterized by a shared tradition, a common dedication to social justice, and a love for learning.

Why Work at King David?

  • King David staff enjoy working in a warm, welcoming, modern and collegial environment
  • We work in a modern, technology-rich environment
  • Professional development is supported, both in and of school, through conference attendance and course and, or, workshop participation
  • We provide continuous support and mentorship for new staff
  • We encourage teachers to develop new courses, clubs, teams, and other student opportunities
  • We are learning together to teach the new curriculum as we place an emphasis on being at the forefront of change
  • We have a young, motivated, and engaged staff with an administration that is committed to creating a safe, positive work and social work environment
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation package with salaries above local public schools and with great extended benefits, pension and other perks
  • To live in Vancouver, one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world

job openings

Learning Strategies Specialist

Starting: January 6, 2025

About the position:

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Learning Strategies Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with students in both one-on-one and small group settings, primarily supporting students from Grades 8 to 12, including Grade 12 Math courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of neurodiversity and autism spectrum disorder, and the experience necessary to support students with diverse learning needs. A key aspect of this role involves fostering the development of executive function skills, which are essential for student success.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The individual will be part of the Learning Strategies Program and will work closely with the guidance of the Learning Strategies Coordinator. This individual will be required to support students in managing organizational strategies, completing school work, studying, and communicating with teachers, parents, and the Strategies Team. This staff member will help ensure that the student is using time effectively at school, breaking down assignments into small steps, explaining complex vocabulary, identifying aspects that are too challenging for the student, and creating timelines with the student to ensure work is completed on time. 

The successful candidate will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, will report to the Learning Strategies Coordinator, and will have responsibilities that include (but not limited to):

  • Communicating clearly with staff, students, and parents in person and by email
  • The use of multiple approaches to teaching and supporting diverse learners
  • The use of a calm and respectful demeanor that fosters positive engagement with students who have social-emotional challenges or developmental disorders
  • Demonstrate professional value in diversity as it relates to all people, including aspects of identity, as well as having respect for Indigenous traditions and ways of knowing
  • Support the student with organization and planning strategies to complete schoolwork
  • Comfortable working on various computer platforms used in the school (Google Classroom, Google Drive, email, etc)
  • Track student progress

 

Requirements for the position:

  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree 
  • Demonstrated competence in Grade 12 Math 
  • At the time of application, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada

 

How to apply:

If you are excited to work with a committed and team-oriented group of educators and you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. King David values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are committed to equal employment opportunities. Please forward your resume, cover letter, and references to Seth Goldsweig, Head of School at sgoldsweig@kdhs.org.

We thank all candidates for their application.

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