Resource & Learning Centre Supports

Learning & Resource Support

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE LEARNING SUPPORT/RESOURCE TEACHER?

Learning Support Teachers (LSTs), formerly called Resource Teachers, support students with diverse programming needs: academic, social, emotional, medical, and behavioral. LSTs oversee students’ adaptations, individual programming including transitioning, and medical plans of care. They work, not only, with students, but also parents, classroom teachers, and administrators to support students’ wellbeing and achievement. Learning Support Teachers often act as a liaison between staff, students, and home to create a network of supportive services which are aimed to ensure greater success for the student on an emotional, social and academic level. Depending on their needs, students may receive direct or indirect support, individually or in small groups, both in regular classroom settings and small group areas.

In response to student needs, they:

• Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating adapted work/individual plans based on individual strengths, challenges, and interests.

• Assist students with assigned tasks, projects, assignments, self-advocacy etc.

• Coordinate alternate work and evaluation areas for students.

• Provide flexible remedial supports and interventions, short and long term.

• Administer informal and formal assessments.

• Provide one-on-one and small group assistance.

• Provide access to assistive technology for students and staff.

• Create a positive learning environment for students.

• Encourage social interaction between students.

• Develop long range transition plans for students.

• Continue to assist students in becoming independent learners.