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The Country Day School
Junior School Learning Resource Teacher
Full-Time Permanent
Commencing August 2024
An exciting opportunity exists at The Country Day School (CDS) to join our Junior School faculty in the role of Junior School Learning Resource Teacher. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated work experience in a Learning Support/Resource program. Demonstrated confidence and impeccable integrity with the proven ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. This full-time position requires a completion of Special Education level 1/2. Independent school experience will be considered an asset.
Responsibilities Associated With This Position Include
Assisting and supporting students in a variety of their core subject classrooms. This would include helping the classroom teacher with differentiation and developing appropriate learning strategies for individuals and small groups of students.
Support of students with learning exceptionalities.
Initiating in-class plans for accommodations and interventions for those students with formal educational assessments.
Attending regular grade meetings with faculty and administrators to monitor student progress.
Educating faculty on learning differences and best practices in instruction and assessment.
Supporting and educating parents in their role as supports and advocates for their children.
Helping students to learn and use assistive technologies effectively.
The curriculum at CDS is balanced with extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular program offerings. In addition to the relevant education and experience, candidates must be willing to become involved in all facets of school life. The successful candidate will join an experienced and dedicated team of educators at a thriving independent school.
The Head of School invites qualified individuals to apply by February 19, 2024 , with resume and cover letter to:
Mr. John Liggett, Head of School
The Country Day School
13415 Dufferin Street
King, ON L7B 1K5
cds.simplication.com
The Country Day School offers a positive working environment with a competitive salary, including the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan when applicable. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of this community. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know.
All CDS employees must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report. Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.
Situated on a beautiful 100-acre campus in King, The Country Day School offers a challenging university-preparatory program for students in JK-12. For more information about this leading Canadian independent school, please visit www.cds.on.ca.
