Contract: Permanent Position - Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) - St. Joseph's School, Simcoe - Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate, Special Education Part 1 (1.0 FTE)

The Boardinvites applications from qualified teachers forthe following position:

LOCATION:

St. Josephs School Simcoe

GRADE(S)/SUBJECT(S):

Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT)

FTE:

1.0 FTE

QUALIFICATION(S):

Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Special Education Part 1 Special Education Part 2 or Specialist Preferred

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.

In accordance with the OECTA Collective Agreement the Board shall identify the three (3) most senior applicants to the positionwho hold the required qualifications for the position to be interviewed.

If no qualified occasional teacher applies or if all qualified applicants decline the interview the Boardshall consider external qualified applicants who are not on the occasional teacher roster.

The Board shall access and review the information contained in an applicants portfoliofor hiring purposes. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their portfoliois current and contains all relevant information including information about Additional Qualifications that are not currently listed on your Certificate of Qualification as issued by the Ontario College of Teachers.

Applicants being considered for this position shall be contact via email and asked to confirm their interest in the position by the end of the business day after the posting closes by responding to the email. Applicants that fail to respond within the timeline shall be deemed unavailable for the assignment.

About Us:

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13000 students from Brant Haldimand and Norfolk counties the City of Brantford Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2100full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging Teaching and Learning and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton London and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east London to the west and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.

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 in pursuit of our values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year 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 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.