SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE 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 for September 2024.

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 Woodcock-Johnson 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 Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 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 non-academic 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 Kitchener-Waterloo.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 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 process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Rick Petrella Michael McDonald

Chair of the Board Director of Education & SecretaryBRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ

322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8

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