Elementary Resource Teacher - School District of Mystery Lake

Employment Posting:
Elementary Resource Teacher - School District of Mystery Lake

Employment Type:

Graduated Student

School District of Mystery Lake

Full-Time

Posting Number: TE

Location:

Juniper Elementary School

Salary:
As per MTS CBA on website

This job posting will remain open until filled, applications will be reviewed periodically.

The Resource Teacher shares with the classroom teacher responsibility for the organization, planning, revision and assessment of programs for special needs students and students with exceptional needs.

• Assist in the identification of special needs students.
• Assessment and diagnosis of students’ needs.
• Program planning, development and/or modification.
• Monitoring of program implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs for special needs students.
• Demonstrating teaching strategies specific to their program recommendations.
• Provision of direct service to students when appropriate.
• Coordination/organization of related areas i.e.: vision/hearing screening.
• Coordination of referral process and procedures.
• Coordinates and monitors the work of the Educational Assistants.
• Participates in student support team (Bill 13).
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal.

• Reports to the Principal.
• Maintains a close liaison with teachers, parents, counsellors, school psychologists, speech pathologists, special needs teachers, other resource teachers, district coordinator sand the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services.

• A Manitoba Teacher's Certificate or eligibility for teacher certification in the Province of Manitoba.
  Resource Teacher Certificate or willingness to work towards such certification.
• Experience preparing Student Specific Plans and related document will be considered an asset.
• Experience doing extensive assessments to help design student programming.
• Experience supporting students that have additional needs, alternative programming and an understanding of programming criteria will be considered an asset.
• Familiar with Standards for Appropriate Educational Programming in Manitoba.
• Have a working knowledge of diverse abilities, including strengths, challenges and possible strategies to use with students that have a range of diagnoses.
• Design, implement and evaluate instructional programs that enhance personal development and increase the general quality of life.
• Knowledge of K-12 Manitoba Curriculum and cross-curricular planning.
• Ability to work well with teachers/educational assistants in a collaborative and consultative environment.
• Strong leadership abilities; demonstrated professional commitment and above average interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of an educational team.
• A commitment to culturally proficient education.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to build program with a northern perspective.
• A knowledge and sensitivity to the traditions and aspirations of students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.

• Part of making an investment in our teachers involves making an investment I their well-being. The School District of Mystery Lake offers the best benefits plan of any School Division in Manitoba including:
• Drug, Ambulance and Semi-Private Hospital coverage
• Short and Long term Disability
• Duty Free Lunch hours 2 Paid Personal Leave Days
• Sabbatical Leave Early Leave Incentive Plan
• Deferred Salary Leave Plan (Evergreen Plan)
• A Moving Allowance of up to $4000.00 Annual Travel Allowance