Special Education Teacher

ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) or the Texelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane in nearby Williams Lake BC and across the globe.

We are Culturally Centered Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package RSP matching up to 8% 3 weeks vacation upon completion of probationary period and many other benefits.

Deadline for Applications:Open until filled.

POSITION

The Special Education Teacher will report directly to the LCPS Lead Teacher. Gather referrals from teachers to identify students who may require services. Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student. Submit SEP proposal workplan in September of each year on the SEP portal. Special Education Teacher will report to Little Chiefs Primary School Lead Teacher.

Employment Type

Permanent Part-Time (21 hours per week)

Probation Period

• months from the date of hire

Education Required

• Current BC College of Teachers Full Practicing
• Bachelor of Education
• Valid First Aid

Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 years or more experience working with children or youth with Special Needs.

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meet with teachers to gather the student referrals.
2. Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in consultation with teachers and parents.
3. Complete and submit the SEP proposal workplan in September on the SEP portal and complete interim and final reports in consultation with the Lead Teacher.
4. Acquire parental consent for SEP services i.e.: speech and language occupational therapy.
5. Complete the SEP services contract to Lead Teacher for required signatures.
6. Develop schedules for specialists i.e.: pathologists etc. to work with students.
7. Student intervention will occur on an as needed basis and a schedule will be developed with teachers.
8. Responsible for benchmark testing and reporting occurs three times/year and reports results to teachers.
9. Benchmark testing is reported on the ALO portal and the results are printed and reported to teachers.
10. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SEP program.
11. Consult with parent(s)/caregivers on a regular and timely
12. Advocate for the education of the children and
13. Develop and implement proposals and reports for program enhancement and
14. Monitors and maintain budgets related specifically to

HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION

1. Works with Human Resources (HR) for orientation performance review and related documentation.
2. Ensures compliance with WLFN policies and
3. Ensure there is a system of checks and balances for the maintenance of accurate and confidential files and records; comply with reporting requirements.
4. Supports the mission vision and values of Williams Lake First
5. Contributes to the WLFNs ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or

The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.

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