LTO Parry Sound Intermediate School

The NNDSB invites applications from all Occasional Teachers and Permanent Teachers who are members of ETFO at NNDSB for the following position starting immediately until early return of the teacher

1.0 LTO Intermediate Personal Life Management Program Classroom Teacher

Location:

Parry Sound Intermediate

Open to both Occasional Teachers and Permanent ETFO Teachers. Permanent ETFO Teachers who are successful in the competition will be assigned to this position on a temporary basis, and the resulting vacancy will be filled through an LTO appointment.

This is a self-contained Special Education classroom position and requires an interview

• Intermediate Personal Life Management Program Classroom Teacher

• A valid Ontario College of Teachers Certificate
• A valid Certification of Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers
• Intermediate Qualifications
• Special Education Specialist

• Knowledge of alternative program development, implementation and assessment for elementary students with special education needs, including but not limited to acquisition of life skills, self-regulation, self-care, communication and functional literacy and numeracy skills that vary from the Provincial Curriculum
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the creation and implementation of individual education plans for students with varying needs, including students with autism and developmental disabilities
• Demonstrated experience with successful use of ABA strategies and BMS strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully as a member of multidisciplinary team including educational assistants, outside agency staff and clinicians/therapists
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate daily communication, team meetings and case conferences
• Experience developing Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Management Plans, Plans of Care and Transition Plans for individual students
• Evidence of on-going professional development, including technology integration for teaching/learning and assessment
• Knowledge of trauma-informed instructional practices and approaches, considered an asset

The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.).