FTE Temporary, Spec Ed Teacher MTPS

Job Description

for members currently covered under the collective agreement between: ETFO and The Superior-Greenstone District School Board.

As a key member of the Multidisciplinary team, the Special Education Teacher will work collaboratively with educators and principals to positively contribute to the achievement, well-being and equity of students with special education needs throughout the Superior-Greenstone District School Board region in compliance with regulations, acts and policies of Superior-Greenstone District School Board.

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support programming for students with special education needs.
• Supports schools on the implementation of Learning for All JK-12 and Growing Success.
• Working closely with the Learning for All System Principal to assist with Special Education in the various schools.
• Provide Capacity Building through modelling, facilitating and collaborating with educators and principals on a regular basis
• Assist in planning, supporting and creating professional development to elementary and secondary school teams, Teachers and Educational Assistants throughout the district.
• Provide staff development opportunities in all areas of special education including universal design, differentiated instruction and assistive technology.
• Facilitate Regulation 181/98 at the elementary and secondary levels.
• Educate and apply the knowledge from the Special Education Policy and Resource Guide.
• Assist with the New Teacher Induction program.
• Liaise with other professionals, such as behaviour consultants, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychology, and physicians.
• Collect data at the school and system levels including, but not limited to, effectiveness of special education programs and interventions, student outcomes in relation to goals, etc.
• Use and access Student Information System as well as the Special Programs module as needed to support school teams.
• Completion of required documents – Special Incidence Portion applications, Special Equipment Application claims, IPRC notes, case conference notes, etc.
• Attends meetings – initial IPRC meetings, case conferences, review IPRC meetings, community agency meetings as required, and student transition meetings.
• Supports school Special Education Teachers with school specific concerns and issues.
• Assists in the completion and monitoring of assessments.
• Supports EA Professional Development
• SKILL
• Hold Ontario Teacher’s Certificate in good standing
• Additional Qualifications in Special Education
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Extensive Practical teaching experience in working with a variety of students who are deemed exceptional
• Have a strong working knowledge of diagnostic approaches, assessment, differentiated instruction, Universal Design for learning and assistive technology in special education
• Proficiency in computer skills such as Microsoft applications, e-mail, cloud-based applications and other platforms

• Have the ability to facilitate and lead learning.
• Be self-motivated and be able to provide staff development, organization and delivery in all areas of special education including universal design, differentiated instruction and assistive technology.
• Open to learning, sharing ideas and accepting feedback.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage timelines.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders.
• Display excellent interpersonal skills while building positive relationships.
• Quality of work meets a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Take the initiative and make decisions based on judgement, facts and alternatives.
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