Secondment Intensive Support Teacher Remainder of the School Year

Secondment - Remainder of the 2025/2026 School Year

POSITION: Intensive Support Teacher

FTE: 1.0

LOCATION: Brockville Board Office (support is provided across the UCDSB)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

Summary:

Under the direction of the Principal and Vice Principal of Special Educationthe Intensive Support Teacher willsupport and build capacity for staff in schools in developing programs and interventions for students identified with exceptional needsin support of a 90% graduation rate.

Responsibilities:

To implement and support Ministry of Education initiatives including those outlined in Policy/Program Memorandums 140/156

Tracking and reporting implementation of PPM 140/156

Supporting schools with the implementation of PPM 8 (Students with Learning Disabilities)

To work collaboratively with school staff parents and system staff to enhance programming for students with exceptional needs including training and system implementation of Special Education standards such I.E.P.s I.P.R.C. processes SEA processes.

To facilitate school/community agency relationships (ex. Connections Co-ordinated Service Planning)

To liaise with community agencies to enhance programming and supports for students with exceptional needs

To work collaboratively with school and system staff parents and service providers to enhance transitions for students with exceptional needs

. Work collaboratively with inter-departmental teams (Teaching and Learning Distance Learning and Safe Schools) to support system-based initiatives and needs.

To support and deliver multi-modal professional learning and supports for schools and system staff in developing programs and interventions for students with exceptional needs

To facilitate and build capacity in assessment and evaluation that informs teaching practice

Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis

. Demonstrated knowledge of the range of exceptionalities and intervention strategies for studentswith exceptional needs

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of assistive technology (e.g. PL2G MS Tools)

. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of technology to support multiple learning platforms

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in working with students with a wide range of exceptionalities

Demonstrates a growth mindset

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the Ontario curriculum

Excellent organizational presentation and time management skills

Exemplary interpersonal and team building skills

Familiar with a wide range of assessment tools communication strategies and safety strategies and requirements

Knowledge of instructional strategies and formats to engage students and inform teaching practice (differentiated instruction universal design for learning assessment and evaluation)

. Knowledge of response to intervention (e.g. tiers)

. Knowledge of conditions that can present barriers to learning (e.g. stress)

Professional demonstration of Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession

Understands professional development and its impact on student learning

Demonstrates knowledge of equitable and inclusive education practices and has an understanding of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy

Effectively communicates and works with school staff community resources and Psychological Services

Qualifications:

• An Ontario Teachers Certificate of Qualification
• Special Education Part 1
• Hold Qualifications in 2 divisions 3 preferred
• Specialist qualification in areas such as Special Education ESL FSL Reading or Math an asset
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing

Conditions:

Salary grid plus travel allowance

Term remainder of the school year 2025/2026 (at the end of the term returns to home school where applicable)

Travel will be required as part of this position

. Ability to facilitate virtual meetings and professional development are required for this position.

To Apply:

Please attach a covering letter and resume indicating your experience and areas of teaching expertise.

All applications will be considered; however only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

No late submissions will be considered.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at .