Description
PASS - Special Education Transition Navigator (1.0 Year Contract)
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.
General Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Principal of Student Services, the Special Education Transition Navigator will support transition practices for students with special education needs and/or disabilities into, during and out of school.
Liaise and communicate with community agencies and organizations including committee membership and establishment of community partnerships.
Assist families in navigating the transition from elementary to secondary school and support families in connecting with community agencies.
Share best practices/resources/tools that will help support successful transitions and supports for students with special education needs and/or disabilities.
M inimum Requirements:
A post-secondary degree in a social service worker and/or related field, or the equivalent combination of formal training, specialized coursework and related experience
Three years of related experience
The ability to clearly communicate in both verbal and written form and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge and experience working with relevant community agencies and organizations
Working understanding of Ontario Disability Support Program and Developmental Services Ontario and other funding opportunities
Knowledge and working understanding of Ontario Autism Program
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Proficiency with technology and Microsoft Office Suite
Proven organizational and time-management skills
Knowledge of Ministry of Education initiatives and Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services initiatives
Valid G driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
Salary Range: Level 4 (42 weeks), $53,559.00- $63,011.00 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment
Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week / 42 weeks per year - (1) year appointment, ending June 27, 2025
Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street West, Unit A, Kitchener, Ontario (currently staff are working between the Catholic Education Centre, schools and remotely)
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.
Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.
Application Process:
Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com
Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 7:00 pm EST.)
In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/
Applications will be accepted until July 17, 2024, at 4 PM.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy , and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
