Learning Support Coordinator – La Ronge,SK Job La Ronge Saskatchewan Canada,Education / Teaching

Location: La Ronge

OPEN COMPETITION

(This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates need not apply)

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Education Department is now accepting applications for the - academic year, to fill the following Full-Time
Term position based out of Central Office in La Ronge, SK
:

LEARNING SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Duties include (but not limited to):

Works with students, teachers and other faculty to create strategies that promote a greater chance of academic success.

Implements intervention and advising strategies for teachers and students alike.

Addresses poor habits relating to time management, lack of motivation, academic deficiencies and issues with goal setting.

Helps students develop learning preferences for more effective studying.

Assists teachers with preparing students for standardized testing.

Establish and maintain liaison with contractors specific to Learning Supports

Helps teachers and other staff in the identification of students who would benefit from intervention.

Utilizes effective intervention strategies to help students correct their issues with learning.

Establishes positive relationships between students, teachers, parents, principals, guidance counselors and others in order to ensure a collaborative effort.

Provide feedback and coaching to staff on an ongoing basis

In Collaboration with School Principals Implement programs to ensure the safety of students and eliminate issues relating to harassment, bullying, or discrimination.

Oversee needs assessments, goals, and formulated plans for student improvement, and follow up and provide feedback to staff members

In conjunction with Principals, oversee the issuing of standardized tests and inventories to ensure they are being conducted in accordance with published practices, professional standards, and provincial requirements on timely basis.

Ensures that reports and information as may be requested by the Authorities are submitted on timely basis.

Ensure the maintenance of student records for the schools, including personnel records, school population and scholastic records.

Establish and maintain liaison with other school districts, Education Departments, colleges and universities, and the Ministry of Education.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Education degree, with a focus/training in Special Education.

Minimum of 5 years teaching experience, preferably in Special Education.

Resource room experience.

Strong elementary and/or secondary school administrator experience;

Knowledge &understanding of school board policies, compliance regulations, appropriate legislation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A broad knowledge of child development and teaching methods.

Cultural sensitivity.

Ability to speak Cree language would be an asset.

Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, etc.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.

Must obtain Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract upon hire

Date of Posting:
April 20,
Deadline:
Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Learning Support Coordinator – La Ronge, SK