ITINERANT RESOURCE TEACHER (K-12)
Applicants must: have completed advanced study in Special Education, including courses in Children with Exceptionalities (intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, neuro-developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, chronic health impairments, physical disabilities, behaviour disorders and mental illness), Assessment of Learning Difficulties (Level B Assessment), Programming for students with special needs, and creating positive learning environments in inclusive education;
be able to design, implement and evaluate programming for students with special needs in K-12 settings;
be able to demonstrate an understanding of integration and transition issues;
be able to design and implement transition programming including vocational and life-skills programming for secondary education;
be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills;
be able to demonstrate exceptional time management and organizational skills;
be able to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, students, community support personnel and colleagues in Student Support Services;
be able to provide effective supervision of Certified Education Assistants;
have a solid understanding of the BC Ministry of K-12 Prescribed Learning Outcomes;
be able to modify and/or adapt curriculum in accordance with BC Ministry of Education Special Education Policy and Guidelines; and
be thoroughly familiar and experienced with all aspects of the IEP process.
Preference will be given to those applicants who:
have current/recent training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and current practices in Special Education;
have experience working with Special Education technology and/or is willing to attend training sessions to enhance skills in these areas;
are trained or willing to be trained in the programs that focus on positive decision making, conflict resolution, anger management strategies, and collaborative problem-solving;
have experience providing liaison with external agencies, school and home for children in need of social, emotional and behavioural support;
have training/experience and be willing to use Quality Assessment practices (e.g.: differentiated instruction, criterion referenced grading, assessment for, of and as learning);The starting annual salary for this teaching position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
Please email Randy.Horne@sd23.bc.ca for more information about the role and responsibilities. Please contact Leanne Zorn at Leanne.zorn@sd23.bc.ca to inform her of your completed application.