POSITION: Intensive Support Teacher - Long Term Occasional
FTE: 1.0
LOCATION: Brockville Board Office
Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal and Vice Principal of Special Education,the Intensive Support Teacher willsupport and build capacity for staff in schools in developing programs and interventions for students identified with exceptional needsin support of a 90% graduation rate.

Responsibilities:

To implement and support Ministry of Education initiatives, including those outlined in Policy/Program Memorandums 140/156

Tracking and reporting implementation of PPM 140/156

Supporting schools with the implementation of PPM 8 (Students with Learning Disabilities)

To work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and system staff to enhance programming for students with exceptional needs, including training and system implementation of Special Education standards such I.E.P.s, I.P.R.C. processes, SEA processes.

To facilitate school/community agency relationships (ex. Connections, Co-ordinated Service Planning)

To liaise with community agencies to enhance programming and supports for students with exceptional needs

To work collaboratively with school and system staff, parents, and service providers to enhance transitions for students with exceptional needs

Work collaboratively with inter-departmental teams (Teaching and Learning, Distance Learning and Safe Schools) to support system-based initiatives and needs.

To support and deliver multi-modal skilled learning and supports for schools and system staff in developing programs and interventions for students with exceptional needs





To facilitate and build capacity in assessment and evaluation that informs teaching practice

Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis

Demonstrated knowledge of the range of exceptionalities and intervention strategies for studentswith exceptional needs

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of assistive technology (e.g. PL2G, MS Tools)

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of technology to support multiple learning platforms

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in working with students with a wide range of exceptionalities

Demonstrates a growth mindset

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the Ontario curriculum

Excellent organizational, presentation and time management skills

Exemplary interpersonal and team building skills

Familiar with a wide range of assessment tools, communication strategies and safety strategies and requirements

Knowledge of instructional strategies and formats to engage students and inform teaching practice (differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, assessment and evaluation)

Knowledge of response to intervention (e.g. tiers)

Knowledge of conditions that can present barriers to learning (e.g. stress)





Professional demonstration of Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession

Understands professional development and its impact on student learning

Demonstrates knowledge of equitable and inclusive education practices and has an understanding of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy

Effectively communicates and works with school staff, community resources and Psychological Services

Qualifications:

An Ontario Teacher’s Certificate of Qualification

Special Education Part 1

Hold Qualifications in 2 divisions, 3 preferred

Specialist qualification in areas such as Special Education, ESL, FSL, Reading or Math an asset

Minimum of 5 years teaching experience

Member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing

Conditions:

Salary – grid plus travel allowance

Term – ends upon return of the incumbent or June 26, 2026, whichever is earlier

Travel will be required as part of this position

Ability to facilitate virtual meetings and professional development are required for this position.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations [for people with disabilities]. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].

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📌 Intensive Support Teacher - Long Term Occasional (Ontario)
🏢 Upper Canada District School Board
📍 Ontario