Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School (KGMS) is an independent, co-educational K–12 school. We are one of the few dedicated special education schools in British Columbia, serving students not only from the North Shore but also from across the Lower Mainland.

KGMS follows the BC Ministry of Education curriculum, while adapting and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Our approach incorporates Inquiry-Based and Experiential Learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Social-Emotional Education to deliver a comprehensive and student-centered educational experience.

Students at KGMS learn in dynamic classroom settings that include whole-class instruction, small-group work, and one-on-one support. A key component of our program is our tutoring program, which plays an integral role in supporting our students’ academic success. Students receive one block of one-on-one tutoring each day from a trained therapeutic tutor. High school students in Grades 9 to 12 receive tutoring based on individual needs, as determined by their IEP team.

As a tutor at KGMS, your role will involve providing one-on-one Orton-Gillingham instruction to students across a range of grade levels. Our therapeutic tutoring faculty are expected to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our diverse learners. In addition to OG literacy instruction, tutoring may also include support in social-emotional learning, executive functioning skills, mathematics, and curricular reinforcement. Individualized programming is based on psychoeducational assessment recommendations, KGMS intake assessments, and consultation with each student’s educational team.

The ideal candidate will;

• Keep accurate, up-to-date records and reports
• Work well in a collaborative setting, within the tutoring department and including classroom educators, Specialist Services and Administration
• Possess a breadth of knowledge on working with neurodiverse individuals
• Have an inclusive education background and/or training
• Have a desire to participate in professional development and personal growth 

Professional Practice;

• Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor
• Have experience with assessment, planning, and individualizing tutorial sessions for students using the Orton-Gillingham (OG) method, or the OG Methodology.
• Experienced in designing and implementing engaging academic exercises and activities that support academic and social-emotional growth
• Be detail-oriented and possess excellent executive functioning skills. 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, from BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance. 

Salary range; $ 59,282.73 – $ 85,927.97 dependent on experience 

Please email your expression of interest to Human Resources at [email protected]