Learning Strategist - Upper School

THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 850 students in JK to Grade 12 from more than 60 countries worldwide. Education at Ridley is 'learner-centred' and inquiry-based, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It places students at the heart of the learning experience and develops curiosity, open-mindedness, and agile thinking and doing.  Guided by our vision, we aim to inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe. 

We strive as a community to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do. Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity and value being of service in a richly diverse community. Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success. 

Ridley College is located on 90 picturesque acres in St. Catharines, Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century-old buildings housing modernized technology. Our new, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities will shape the learning experience for future generations of Ridleians and uphold Ridley’s place as a global leader in education.

OVERVIEW

Ridley College has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Strategist to support our Upper School (Grades 9-12), commencing September 2026. 

If you are passionate about supporting students to develop in all aspects of life—mind, body, and spirit; are a reflective practitioner and expert learner who models curiosity, intellectual humility, and a commitment to lifelong learning, we encourage you to apply.

The Learning Strategist supports students experiencing learning challenges by identifying needs, interpreting professional assessments, and recommending, developing, and delivering services that reduce barriers to learning. Working collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and leadership, the Learning Strategist helps ensure students are supported to access the curriculum, develop effective learning strategies, and flourish at Ridley and beyond.

 In addition, the role will:

• Identify and support students with diverse learning profiles and learning needs

• Interpret psychoeducational assessments and related documentation to develop and maintain Student Success Plans (SSPs)

• Collaborate with students, parents, faculty, school leadership, and support teams to ensure effective implementation of accommodations and strategies

• Support and monitor students with SSPs, including regular check-ins and refinement of learning strategies

• Support English Language Learners (ELLs) in collaboration with relevant departments

• Recruit, coordinate, and oversee subject tutors supporting students through the Learning Centre

• Participate in weekly Student Support Team (SST) meetings and relevant case conferences

• Build and maintain relationships with appropriate community agencies and external service providers

• Organize, curate, and recommend learning resources and assistive tools to support student learning

• Stay current with educational research, learning strategies, and assistive technologies, and apply this knowledge to practice

• Collaborate flexibly and collegially within departmental and interdisciplinary teams

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with parents and advisors regarding student learning progress, including post-report card meetings where appropriate

This role includes participation in co-curricular life, such as coaching two terms of sport, offering one term of activities, serving as an advisor, and serving on a boarding house duty team.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Education or a related degree

• Ontario College of Teachers certification (or equivalent) at the Intermediate/Senior level

• Special Education Specialist qualification (or equivalent)

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience teaching and/or supporting secondary school students with diverse learning profiles and learning needs

• Strong working knowledge of curriculum expectations and secondary school programming

• Extensive understanding of evidence-based learning accommodations and instructional strategies

• Working knowledge of psychoeducational assessments, with the ability to interpret professional reports and translate recommendations into effective educational supports

• Experience identifying, evaluating, and implementing appropriate learning tools, assistive technology, and educational resources

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, and leadership

• Demonstrated capacity to contribute fully to the co-curricular life of the school, including advisory, supervision, and boarding-related responsibilities

• Athletics coaching experience (e.g., rowing, basketball, rugby, hockey, or other sports) is considered an asset

• Experience in an independent and/or boarding school environment is considered an asset

• Commitment to research-informed practice, ongoing professional learning, and Ridley College’s academic, co-curricular, and wellbeing-focused mission

OUR OFFER

Ridley College offers a positive and inclusive workplace community with a competitive compensation package including the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan where applicable; innovative, challenging and rewarding opportunities; a learning environment that promotes professional development and personal growth; active community involvement; and a beautiful campus setting in the heart of Niagara that engages and inspires our employees to flourish. 

This is a replacement position.

Salary Range: $68K-$127K, based on the Ridley Faculty Salary Grid, which varies according to qualifications and years of teaching experience. Early-career faculty salaries range from $68,000 to $98,000, while faculty with seven or more years of experience earn between $99,000 and $127,000.

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline for applications:  March 20, 2026

While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided. 

Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used in order to ensure your equal participation.