Special Education Resource Teacher; SERT) Pool

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER POOL

The Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) will report to the Superintendent of Education responsible for Special Education.

Occasional teachers employed by the Board are eligible to apply for the SERT pool. Priority will be given to permanent OECTA members first. If the position remains unfilled, occasional teachers in the SERT pool will be considered. Teachers in the SERT Pool will be eligible for placement as School SERT throughout the school year.

In order to be considered, you must hold the Qualifications at the time of application.

• Basic: Primary/Junior Divisions or Junior/Intermediate Divisions
• Additional: Special Education, Part 1
• Special Education, Part 2 or Specialist preferred
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
• Other: Computer knowledge (an asset);
  Training in Woodcock-Johnson IV Achievement;
  An understanding of I.P.R.C. process and IEP development; and
  -Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

• Works in consultation with classroom teachers, parents/guardians and student (where appropriate), to develop, implement and evaluate programs/services provided to students;
• Collaborate in the IEP development process including a plan for transitions;
• Assists the classroom teacher by generating ideas and suggestions for program accommodations and modifications; provides suggestions with respect to strategies and resources;
• Collaborates with the classroom teacher and delivers instructional programs for special needs students (provides individual and/or small group instruction, delivered in a classroom or a small group setting);
• Assess individual students by means of observation, information assessment and standardized educational assessment, as appropriate;
• Participate in the In School Team, as appropriate; and
• Assists in the facilitation of communication and partnerships between parents/guardians and school staff.

Existing Vacancy
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Yes

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers aChrist-centered education toover
13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100full and part-time staff committed to supporting

Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 29 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses:
Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.

Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the…