Student Support Teacher
at Sask DLC

Job Description

At Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre, we are committed to providing students with a quality online educational experience; an integral part of that being meaningful student and parent interactions. As an online instructor, you will work with students in an online environment and will in most cases, be the primary point of contact for our learners. We are looking to recruit teachers who seek to understand the challenges of online learning and strive to create real connections with our learners, bridging the distance between them.

The teaching assignment will include Student Support Services and other subjects scheduled in consultation with the school-based administrator with student services responsibilities. The Student Support teacher provides support to students with diverse needs, helps with differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of all learners and collaborates with classroom teachers and parents in supporting the needs within the school.

Experience in student support, diverse learning accommodations, online teaching or online program supervision would be considered an asset.

Primary Responsibilities

Academics

Curriculum and Planning:

• Ensure the Saskatchewan curriculum is delivered effectively while adapting for diverse learners and their individual needs.
• Design and implement differentiated instructional strategies to support students with varying learning needs and abilities.
• Utilize adaptive dimension strategies to provide support to students requiring adaptations to access curricular outcomes and individualized learning plans.
• Implement and monitor the development of targeted and intensive instruction and supports to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students.

Instruction and Assessment

• Support the development of engaging and effective online lessons, activities, and interventions.
• Utilize and model a wide array of assessment for, assessment of and assessment as learning strategies to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
• Write and support the creation of Inclusion and Intervention Plans (IIP) in collaboration with students, parents, and educational teams.
• Analyze student performance data and use it to inform online teachers and adjust teaching practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance and additional learning behaviors.

Leadership

• Utilize Moodle and Microsoft Teams to manage course content, deliver lessons, and communicate with students and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and staff within the learning team to plan and develop educational programs.
• Provide mentorship and supervision for educational assistants, ensuring effective instructional support for students.
• Collaborate with Student Support Consultant, Teachers, Student Support Professionals, Educational Assistants, parents, other support staff and at times outside agencies to address the specific needs of students.
• Works collaboratively with Student Support Consultant to allocate additional supports based upon students' needs.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance instructional practices and knowledge of diverse learning needs.
• Stay current with research and best practices related to online education, special education, and inclusive teaching strategies.

Culture

Classroom

• Establish clear expectations for learning, student behavior, and classroom conduct in both synchronous and asynchronous settings.
• Foster a supportive, respectful, and engaging online learning environment that encourages student participation and success.
• Utilize digital platforms such as Moodle, Microsoft Teams, and other learning management systems to deliver content, assess progress, and engage with students.
• Ensure students and families are comfortable navigating the digital tools necessary for their learning experience.
• When appropriate, engage students in goal setting and monitoring.

Outside Classroom

• Works collaboratively with the Student Support Team to support the Response to Intervention / Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework focused on developing, implementing and monitoring interventions and strategies that meet the social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs of students.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and timely communication with parents/guardians about student progress, challenges, and achievements, ensuring responsiveness to their needs.
• Offer guidance to parents on supporting student learning at home and work together to create strategies for student success.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive learning environment for all students.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned by the Campus Principal or Vice-Principal and/or Student Support Consultant.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in daily routine.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
• Proficiency in using Moodle, Microsoft Teams, and other digital platforms for teaching and communication.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation across multiple platforms.
• Effective collaboration skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage a virtual classroom effectively, maintaining student engagement and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective teaching practices.
• Knowledge and experience integrating Indigenous content, perspectives, and cultural practices into the curriculum.
• Familiarity with assessment tools and strategies for online learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues in a remote context.
• Passion for fostering inclusive, culturally relevant learning experiences for all students.
• Ability to adapt and support changes in the workplace due to changes in policies, legislation, or school needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision by demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills to ensure quality of work meets expected standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre's Student Supports team, including the student services professionals and student support teachers.
• Demonstration of excellent interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation staff and the public.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to Sask DLC and demonstrate strict attention to the confidentiality of Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre operations and information.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion, and tact in dealing with staff and the public.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree or equivalent teaching certification in Saskatchewan.
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Special Education Certificate is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching Kindergarten to Grade 12 students, preferably in an online or blended learning environment.
• Valid Saskatchewan teaching certificate with Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB) and membership with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF).

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application by creating an account in UKG. Candidates are required to include a resume with cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Any questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Tammy German

Superintendent of Student Support Services

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre

tammy.german@saskDLC.ca

Applications will be accepted until November 4th, 2025.

*We thank all those who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector) as a condition of employment.

Salary is as per STF Collective Agreement Step & Class.