Inclusive Education Teacher

Inclusive Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor of Education and a valid Teaching Certificate

* Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Teacher in the province of Manitoba

* Three (3) years of professional experience with at least one (1) year in the guidance counsellor or resource teacher role.

* Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health

* Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information

* Willingness to complete within (1) one year and practice Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

* Willingness to complete within (1) one year and practice Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

* Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently

* Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

* Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment

* Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position

* Demonstrated communication skills

* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

* Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Inclusive Education Teacher for the Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre (CATC) provides an education component within a multi-disciplinary treatment team. The incumbent participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of individualized academic programs to clients who are eligible within CATC programs and services. As a member of the CATC multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent will provide a broad range of education services to clients and their families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Classroom supervision and teaching

* Academic Resource Development

* Documentation of student's progress

* Consultation within CATC programs

* Participates in program staff meetings. Will be expected to provide feedback on programs and procedures as they affect the general functioning of the educational component.

* Keeps organized records of students' individual academic progress for use in preparing reports.

* Prepares individualized academic material within the treatment program at any grade level and in any subject area.

* Independently carries out teaching activities in the classroom, such activities pertaining to subject content as individually designed or as provided by the client's home school.

* Observes and reports behavioral changes of students within the multi-disciplinary team

* Responsible for checking absences of students from the classroom and monitoring student whereabouts during classroom time.

* Researches and develops new teaching materials and supplies.

* Generates clients' daily assignments.

* Performs academic testing and provides feedback to client/parents

* Liaison with school personnel

* Other duties as assigned.