Community Based Special Education Resource Teacher

Enjoy 7 weeks Summer Break plus:

• Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Generous Sick Leave
• 2-weeks paid Christmas Break
• 1-week paid March Break

The Community Based Education (CBE) Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) provides direct academic, developmental, and culturally responsive special education support to Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) First Nation elementary schools. KO Communities include:
Deer Lake First Nation, Fort Severn Cree Nation, Keewaywin First Nation, North Spirit Lake First Nation and Poplar Hill First Nation.

The CBE SERT is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs), facilitating student transition plans, and coordinating specialized second- and third-level educational supports. In addition to academic programming, the SERT actively supports student life and holistic engagement by organizing and participating in after-school extra-curricular activities, clubs, and sports (e.g., volleyball, chess club, skiing). Reporting to the Elementary Services Manager, the SERT works collaboratively with school staff, parents, community Education Directors, and multidisciplinary support teams to foster student retention, well-being, and academic success.

• Ability to travel to KO Communities 10 times per year with occasional flexible hours (e.g., family/community engagement events).
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends as required to fulfill role responsibilities.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing language and cultural competency and safety training.
• Vulnerable Persons Criminal Background check.
• Valid Class G driver's license and willingness/ability to travel.

• Deliver individualized and small-group instructional support to KO students with diverse learning needs in secondary subjects.
• Implement differentiated instruction, universal design for learning (UDL), and culturally responsive pedagogical practices that align with Indigenous ways of knowing.
• Provide targeted interventions for foundational literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning skills to support student retention and credit accumulation.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and culturally supportive learning environment that promotes student self-advocacy, mental wellness, and identity.

• Lead the development, implementation, and regular review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for KO students in collaboration with KO Elementary School staff, parents, and community partners.
• Coordinate secondary special education services, including speech and language, occupational therapy, and mental health support, ensuring timely access to third-level professional services.
• Conduct formal and informal educational assessments, documentation, and progress monitoring to inform instruction and program modifications.
• Ensure all special education documentation complies with relevant First Nations education policies and Ontario Ministry of Education standards (Growing Success, Learning for All).

• Support the transition of Grade 8 students from KO community schools to secondary learning environments.
• Collaborate with the KOBE Enrollment and Retention Services Team to monitor attendance, track student engagement, and implement retention strategies.
• Develop graduation and post-secondary transition plans that reflect student goals, community pathways, and personal strengths.

• Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents, guardians, Local Education Authorities (LEAs), and home-community Education Directors regarding student progress.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and school-level student support teams at PFFNHS.
• Work closely with the KOBE Elementary Services Manager and team members to ensure alignment with the KOBE Strategic Plan and community priorities.

• Maintain accurate, confidential student records and service logs in accordance with First Nations data sovereignty, KOBE policy, and privacy legislation.
• Collect and submit required activity data and reporting metrics for funding agreements and program evaluations.

• Perform the duties and responsibilities of the position to the best of their ability.
• Adhere to relevant legislation, as well as KOBE policies and procedures.
• Protect the confidentiality and proprietary…