Special Education Resource Teacher SERT Pool

SPECIAL EDUCATIONRESOURCE TEACHER POOL

The Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) will report to the Superintendent of Education responsible for Special Education.

Occasional teachers employed by the Board are eligible to apply for the SERT pool. Priority will be given to permanent OECTA members first. If the position remains unfilled occasional teachers in the SERT pool will be considered. Teachers in the SERT Pool will be eligible for placement as School SERT throughout the school year.

Qualifications:
In order to be considered you must hold the Qualifications at the time of application.

Basic: Primary/Junior Divisions or Junior/Intermediate Divisions
Additional: Special Education Part 1
Special Education Part 2 or Specialist preferred
Experience: Minimum of five 5 years teaching experience Other: Computer knowledge (an asset); Training in WoodcockJohnson IV Achievement; An understanding of I.P.R.C. process and IEP development; and Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Works in consultation with classroom teachers parents/guardians and student (where appropriate)
to develop implement and evaluate programs/services provided to students;
Collaborate in the IEP development process including a plan for transitions;
Assists the classroom teacher by generating ideas and suggestions for program accommodations and
modifications; provides suggestions with respect to strategies and resources;
Collaborates with the classroom teacher and delivers instructional programs for special needs students
(provides individual and/or small group instruction delivered in a classroom or a small group setting);
Assesses individual students by means of observation information assessment and standardized
educational assessment as appropriate;
Participate in the In School Team as appropriate; and
Assists in the facilitation of communication and partnerships between parents/guardians and school
staff.

About Us:

As a Catholic Learning Community the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christcentered education to approximately 12000 students within 28 elementary schools 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants principals and administrators and nonacademic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto one hour east of London and one hour south of KitchenerWaterloo.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living learning and work environments.Therefore in pursuit of our values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards MultiYear Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process.If you requireaccommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process please email your request toin advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.