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Job Description - Learning Services Consultant 2018-2019

Reports To

Learning Services Regional Administrator (LS RA)

Job Purpose

The primary role of this position is to support teachers with the identification and support of exceptional learners, working to ensure students are taking steps to attain their God-given potential through the use of learning strategies that identify and address root causes, while providing the adaptations needed for success.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supports K-12 teachers with exceptional students by:

  • equipping teachers to identify at-risk students
  • discussing with teachers the learning supports available to students
  • recommending learning supports listed in SOPHIE, online resources, online HCOS subscriptions, HCOS SE library resources (Susan Barton, LS library kits)
  • administering and debriefing online assessments: DORA, ADAM, Gibson Test
  • suggesting and reviewing adaptations in Adaptations Box (AdBox) in Student Learning Plan
  • supporting teachers with Learning Services (LS) student assessment and reporting
  • keeping detailed and timely Encom case notes
  • triaging high-needs LS students: communicating with LS Regional Administrator (RA) to identify students needing further therapy or assessments, and working to determine urgency of intervention
  • Arranging professional therapies for students (eg. Speech and Language) in consultation with the LS RA
  • attending meetings, school events, and training as required and staying current through professional development opportunities, including category designation training
  • providing training for teachers as requested by supervisor
  • any other duties as requested by supervisor
Qualifications & Skills
  • BC qualified teacher with at least 1 year of teaching experience at HCOS
  • Familiarity with and interest in exceptional/atypical learners and the services and resources available to support them
  • Demonstrates qualities of a curious, motivated, lifelong learner, in a Professional Learning Community of LS colleagues
  • Enjoys operating in a supportive, mentoring role with teachers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Be able to think “outside the box” and match solutions to individual student needs
  • Willingness and ability to learn and use software as required (Zoom, Alfresco, SOPHIE).
  • Organized, able to prioritize tasks and follow-through with case notes, emails etc.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Caseload of 10-12 teachers per day of work, with varying times of busyness.
  • Preference that the LSC be in the region they are supporting.
  • Access to home office, phone, computer and internet access, along with travel, 3 times a year for 2-5 days at a time.  



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