Learning Strategist

Learning Strategist - Job Posting

Employment Type: Temporary

Duration: June, 2027

Location: Airdrie Campus, ACA Full Time Program

FTE: 0.5 - 1.0 depending on fit and availability

Compensation: Based on Experience and Education

Start Date: As soon as possible

Direct Report: Associate Principal

About Airdrie Christian Academy

At ACA, our mission is clear: “We are called by Jesus Christ to advance God's Kingdom by educating and training His children to personally know, love and serve Him.” Our vision is to equip and disciple generations for Christ. We are committed to fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth in a Christ-centered environment.

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Christ-centered Teacher with a heart for children and supporting diverse learners.

The Learning Strategist helps ensure that all students at Airdrie Christian Academy (ACA) have the support they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Working closely with school administration, teachers, Educational Assistants (EAs), families, and outside professionals, the Learning Strategist identifies student needs and helps put the right supports in place. This includes overseeing student learning plans (IPPs), literacy and numeracy assessments, reading support, EAL programming, and other learning initiatives. The role also involves working directly with students, supporting and guiding teachers, coordinating student services, communicating with families, and overseeing the EA team through scheduling, training, and ongoing support. Above all, the Learning Strategist helps create a welcoming, Christ-centered learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their potential academically, personally, and spiritually, in keeping with ACA's mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

Student Learning Support and Programming

• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of student learning supports, including IPPs, EAL programming, and targeted interventions such as Literacy and Numeracy Support.
• Work with teachers to identify student needs and develop appropriate learning goals, accommodations, and strategies.

• Monitor student progress and coordinate one-on-one or small-group support as needed.

IPP Development, Assessment, and Documentation

• Coordinate the development, review, and reporting of IPPs in collaboration with teachers, families, and outside professionals.
• Oversee student assessments, learning goals, and support plans are accurate, current, and completed within required timelines.
• Overseeing and support of the Teacher as the Coordinator of the IPP who is responsible for the implementation and review of the IPP

EAL Programming and Support

• Coordinate EAL programming, including identifying student needs, setting learning goals, and monitoring progress.
• Provide teachers with resources and strategies to support students' language development and classroom success.
• Collaborate with enrolment team to ensure all incoming students are screened for EAL

Teacher and Educational Assistant Support

• Provide teachers and EAs with coaching, resources, and practical strategies to support diverse student learning needs with a student focussed approach.
• Help organize and provide professional development to strengthen staff knowledge and skills.
• Creating a positive EA staff culture

Student and Family Collaboration

• Support relationship between Staff Coordinating Teacher and ACA families.
• Encourage family involvement and work collaboratively with them to support student success.

External Services and Professional Collaboration

• Coordinate with outside professionals and agencies to arrange assessments, referrals, and additional student support.
• Help teachers understand and implement recommendations from external assessments.

Student Well-Being and School Culture

• Promote a caring, Christ-centered environment that values each student's strengths, dignity, and potential.
• Encourage student confidence, independence, positive behaviour, and overall well-being.

Administration and Compliance, and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential student records while ensuring ACA policies and Alberta Education requirements are followed.
• Work with school leadership to coordinate learning support resources, improve programs, and communicate student needs and progress.
• Track, Store, and Report relevant data to Alberta Education

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Provide Alberta Teaching Quality Standard (TQS)
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Education degree.
• Additional training or qualifications in special education, literacy, numeracy, or related areas are considered assets.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring IPPs and supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge and experience in EAL programming, assessment, and language development are assets.
• Demonstrated ability to support differentiated instruction, accommodations, intervention strategies, and classroom practices.
• Experience collaborating with families and external service providers to develop and coordinate student support plans.
• Provide a valid police record check with vulnerable sector screening dated within the last 6 months.

Why Join ACA?

• Be part of a Christ-centered school community dedicated to academic excellence and discipleship.
• Lead and collaborate with a passionate, mission-aligned staff.
• Shape both school culture and student learning outcomes.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional and spiritual growth.

Compensation: Based on Experience and Education

Open Until filled

Please apply on our website

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes of individuals who are not granted an interview will be disposed off appropriately.

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