Elementary Teacher, Developmental Disability Intensive Support Program (ISP) - Primary/Junior

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The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff. Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotional practices.

The TDSB is committed to the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as a guiding principle and a strategic direction.

The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to advance human rights and take actions that address racism in all its forms, while promoting Equity and demonstrating Anti-Oppressive pedagogy.

Additionally, the candidate must have a demonstrated ability to advance human rights and take actions that address anti-ableism in all its forms, while promoting Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppressive pedagogy.

Job Description

This position is subject to restructuring, reorganization and/or possible renewal.

Department: Special Education and Inclusion

Section/Unit:



Intensive Support Program

Panel Type: Elementary

Location: Manhattan Park Junior Public School

Term: 3-year term (10-month position)

Term Dates: TBD- 31/08/2029

FTE: 1.0

Semester: NA

Assignment Type: Term

Number of Positions: 2

Overall Purpose

The goal of the Developmental Disability (DD) Intensive Support Program (ISP) is to address the needs of students with a developmental disability exceptionality that require an intensive level of support. The DD ISP teacher will work in partnership with a support staff member to support student needs.

The teacher will report to the school principal.

Summary of Duties

Inclusion and Anti‑Ableism

- Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusion in the development and implementation of programs and services;
- Create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning setting that honours students’ voices, identities, abilities, choices, and lived experiences;
- Promote equity, human rights, inclusion, and anti‑ableism by identifying and removing barriers to learning;
- Uphold the Board’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action;
- Support student participation in regular programs, school‑wide events, and activities as appropriate; and
- Perform other duties as assigned, recognizing the unique needs of the program.





Assessment and Instruction

- Maintain high expectations for each student in the areas of achievement, independence, and well‑being, aligned with the Multi‑Year Strategic Plan (MYSP);
- Plan and deliver programming based on the Alternative Curriculum Expectations using a Function Assessment and Curriculum (AFAC), including appropriate assessment and evaluation through the alternative report card;
- Implement evidence‑based interventions and strategies for students with developmental disabilities, including but not limited to:
- Predictable routines
- Visual and multisensory supports
- Behaviour and communication interventions
- Social skills development
- Functional academics
- Life skills and activities of daily living
- Fine and gross motor development

- Participate in scheduled meetings with Developmental Disability Program teachers to share best practices and enhance program development;
- Use technology effectively as a tool to support students’ academic development, digital fluency, engagement and as a tool for pedagogical documentation; and
- Perform other duties as assigned, recognizing the unique needs of the program.

Compliance and Processes

- Implement the requirements of relevant legislation, Ministry memoranda and Board policies (including PPM 090, PPM 140 and PPM 156) into classroom programs and Individual Education Plans (IEPs); and
- Perform other duties as assigned, recognizing the unique needs of the program.

Collaboration and School Support

- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including community partners/agencies and school staff to suppo

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