Job Description

for members currently covered under the collective agreement between: ETFO and The Superior-Greenstone District School Board.

Summary

As a key member of the Multidisciplinary team, the Special Education Teacher will work collaboratively with educators and principals to positively contribute to the achievement, well-being and equity of students with special education needs throughout the Superior-Greenstone District School Board region in compliance with regulations, acts and policies of Superior-Greenstone District School Board.

Responsibilities (This Is Not An Exhaustive List)

- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support programming for students with special education needs.
- Supports schools on the implementation of Learning for All JK-12 and Growing Success.
- Working closely with the Learning for All System Principal to assist with Special Education in the various schools.
- Provide Capacity Building through modelling, facilitating and collaborating with educators and principals on a regular basis
- Assist in planning, supporting and creating professional development to elementary and secondary school teams, Teachers and Educational Assistants throughout the district.
- Provide staff development opportunities in all areas of special education including universal design, differentiated instruction and assistive technology.
- Facilitate Regulation 181/98 at the elementary and secondary levels.
- Educate and apply the knowledge from the Special Education Policy and Resource Guide.
- Assist with the New Teacher Induction program.
- Liaise with other professionals, such as behaviour consultants, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists,



occupational therapists, psychology, and physicians.
- Collect data at the school and system levels including, but not limited to, effectiveness of special education programs and interventions, student outcomes in relation to goals, etc.
- Use and access Student Information System as well as the Special Programs module as needed to support school teams.
- Completion of required documents – Special Incidence Portion applications, Special Equipment Application claims, IPRC notes, case conference notes, etc.
- Attends meetings – initial IPRC meetings, case conferences, review IPRC meetings, community agency meetings as required, and student transition meetings.
- Supports school Special Education Teachers with school specific concerns and issues.
- Assists in the completion and monitoring of assessments.
- Supports EA Professional Development
- SKILL
- Hold Ontario Teacher’s Certificate in good standing
- Additional Qualifications in Special Education
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
- Extensive Practical teaching experience in working with a variety of students who are deemed exceptional
- Have a strong working knowledge of diagnostic approaches, assessment, differentiated instruction,



Universal Design for learning and assistive technology in special education
- Proficiency in computer skills such as Microsoft applications, e-mail, cloud-based applications and other platforms

Additional Competencies/Skills

- Have the ability to facilitate and lead learning.
- Be self-motivated and be able to provide staff development, organization and delivery in all areas of special education including universal design, differentiated instruction and assistive technology.
- Open to learning, sharing ideas and accepting feedback.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage timelines.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders.
- Display excellent interpersonal skills while building positive relationships.
- Quality of work meets a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Take the initiative and make decisions based on judgement, facts and alternatives.
- Foster collaborative relationships and provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

EFFORT

- Work does not require extended periods of effort. There is sufficient variety of work including the opportunity to sit, stand, and walk.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Most working hours are in a normal indoor working setting.
- Occasionally exposed to difficult or demanding clientele.

Contact

For Further Information Or Clarification, Please Contact
Cameron Craig, Principal

Commitment to Equity

Superior-Greenstone District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We provide reasonable accommodati

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