Description
For Members Currently Covered Under the Collective Agreement Between:
ETFO, ETFO Occasional Teachers and
THE SUPERIOR-GREENSTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Learning for All Facilitator
REPORTS TO: Learning for All System Principal
LOCATION: Red Rock Learning Center or District Location
SUMMARY:
As a key member of the Multidisciplinary team, the Special Education Facilitator 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list)
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
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skill
Education/Experience
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
Additional Competencies/Skills
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.
Foster collaborative relationships and provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
EFFORT
Work does not require extended periods of effort.
There is sufficient variety of work including the opportunity to sit, stand, and walk.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most working hours are in a normal indoor working environment.
Occasionally exposed to difficult or demanding clientele.
Regular travel required to the various schools within the described region.
Will work out of the Red Rock Learning Center or the Marathon Board Office depending on candidate and will be working in schools on a regular basis throughout the board.
Applications MUST include a resume outlining qualifications, experience and an up-to-date Certificate of Qualification. Applicants must also submit the names of three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a current or most recent immediate supervisor, along with telephone numbers and email addresses, as well as written authorization from the applicant permitting the Board to contact these references. Information from such persons will be gathered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
For further information or clarification, please contact:
Erik Leroux, Learning for All System Principal
eleroux@sgdsb.on.ca
Only applications submitted through Apply to Education will be considered.
Superior-Greenstone District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We provide reasonable accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with the Disabilities Act. Please contact People and Culture at dnault@sgdsb.on.ca so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Following the interview process all applications will be destroyed.
