Learning Strategies/Inclusive Education Coordinator

Coordinator, Learning Strategies/Inclusive Education, Senior SchoolFull-Time Continuing Contract2026 -2027 Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you. We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature. The Student Services department at Crofton House School is distinguished by extraordinary teachers and counsellors who support students academically, socially, and emotionally. They work as a collaborative team who put the student at the centre of her learning and provide structure and programs to assist her as she makes decisions about her learning, wellbeing and her future. The facilities for student services are well equipped and offer bright and technology rich environments. CHS is seeking a Learning Strategies Coordinator to support students with learning needs and to coordinate the work of the other learning strategists.As an Learning Strategist/Inclusive Education Teacher, you are an expert in your field. As an experienced, knowledgeable and progressive specialist, you are able to support all kinds of learners. In particular, you are confident in supporting learners using approaches that are reflective of the way in which girls learn. You bring innovative solutions to learning challenges experienced by students. You optimize the resources available to you. Balanced with supporting students, you mentor teachers in understanding learning challenges experienced by the students in their classes and guide them toward strategies that ultimately support all learners.As the Learning Resource Program Coordinator, you provide guidance and oversight to this program and support a team of Learning Strategists to be effective and current in their roles. You provide organizational leadership to the day-to-day operations of Learning strategies and guidance to the development of the program as a whole. You also support the whole faculty in developing their understanding and their classroom practice around inclusive education and meeting the needs of diverse learners.Students, members of your department, colleagues, and parents find you to be approachable, knowledgeable, genuine and supportive. You are energized by what you do. You understand the importance of parents as partners in their daughter’s education by maintaining open and collaborative relationships within the parent community. As a lifelong learner, you demonstrate a commitment to actively seeking professional development, to continuously reflect on your practice and to collaborating with your colleagues to maximize student learning. You participate actively in the life of the school.You will find the school to be a professional learning centre. In addition to spending an engaging day with students who are genuinely interested in learning, thinking, and playing, teachers are provided with the gift of time as part of their daily schedule to plan and work collaboratively with others.Responsibilities of the Learning Strategies Coordinator:●      Promote a collegial teaching and learning environment with and beyond the team of Learning Strategists by assisting the coordination of the learning resource program●      Oversee the IEP process including the engagement of teachers and parents and documentation●      Oversee the Essential Learning Plan process for students and assign case managers as needed●      Oversee concussion management●      Collaborate with the Personal Counselors regarding students with H and R designations along with other students as needed●      Facilitate meetings between students, parents, and Senior School teachers●      Collaborate with teachers to assist in their understanding and ability to support students with learning needs in their classes●      Manage the Ministry provided budget for designated students●      Support constructive engagement of parents in the curricular program●      Oversee staffing for the after school support program to ensure daily coverage●      Oversee TPGP process with designated colleagues●      Lead and implement LR inclusive education strategies in the Senior School●      Provide training and/or professional learning in staff meetings as needed Responsibilities of a CHS Teacher:●      Provide individualized support for the academic needs of students as learners●      Explore and identify appropriate strategies for students who require accommodation(s) to demonstrate their learning●      Create, implement, and reviews individual education plans and school based support plans●      Facilitate the Ministry of Education adjudication process for provincial examinations and the College Board processes for ‘Students with Disabilities’●      Communicate and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administration, and outside agencies to support student learning●      Maintain documentation and records for individual students, ensuring confidentiality in reporting●      Provide appropriate and timely information to student advisors and parents on student progress●      Support and facilitate, where appropriate, sessions within the Advisory and SEL programming●      Work as a collaborative and supportive member of the Student Services department●      Participate in school meetings and events, including school planning and professional development●      Create a positive and supportive culture for learning●      Engage in the Teacher Professional Growth Plan●      Be an active and positive participant in the co-curricular program Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:●      Bachelor's degree or equivalent with an Inclusive Education focus and qualifications to teach at an intermediate and senior level●      B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria●      Experience as an Inclusive Education/Learning Resources Teacher at a senior school level●      An understanding of the BC Ministry of Education Inclusive Education policies and procedures●      Experience reading and interpreting psycho-educational assessments●      Experience creating and implementing IEPs●      Demonstrable awareness of the learning styles of girls and young women●      Collaborative and energetic with a passion for teaching●      Committed to the craft of teaching, best practices, and standards of professional practice●      Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and mediation skills●      A commitment to continued professional development and growth●      Energy, commitment and a readiness to participate in the co-curricular program the diverse life of the school community