Special Education Resource Teacher

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, and the general supervision of the Yaasgaabwitaaget (Systems Principal) and Kinoomaagewi Gimaa (Director of Education).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate Identification, Placement Review Committee meetings and case conferences
• Ensure referrals for assessments
• Establish accommodations for special needs students in the classroom
• Work with individual students for remedial work
• Provide regular staff developments in areas relating to special education
• Perform individual assessments and develop individual education programs
• Establish parent contacts for special needs students
• Ensure frequent consultation with parents regarding the progress of identified students
• Administer and analyze routine group assessments
• Provide direct support to teachers through program design, modification of teaching methods, provision of materials and regular supervision of progress of identified students
• Establish working relationship with the psychological educational associate and the speech and language pathologist
• Coordinate resource personnel for EQAO testing
• Plan transition of students into the next phase of learning  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Valid Ontario College of Teachers certification and QECO registration
  • Additional Qualifications (AQ) in Special Education (minimum Part One completed), with willingness to obtain specialist designation
  • Additional Qualifications (AQ) in Native as a Second Language and Guidance are considered assets w/ flexibility to adapt to teaching environment
  • Knowledge and appreciation of Anishinabek Culture, Language, Traditions and History
  • Provide a cover letter, resume, three recent work related references 
  • Provide a current CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Screening upon offer of employment

DIRECT APPLICATION TO:

“SERT”

Wiikwemkoong Board of Education

34 Henry Street

Wiikwemkoong ON  P0P 2J0

EMAIL: applications@wbe-education.ca