100% Permanent Resource Teacher

Portage la Prairie School Division; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portage la Prairie School Division is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic resource teacher to join our team commencing January 4, 2027. The successful candidate will provide specialized instruction and collaborative support within our schools, ensuring access to appropriate programs for diverse learners.

We offer robust professional development, a teacher mentorship program and a comprehensive student services program to support staff and students alike.

Qualifications

• Manitoba Teaching Certificate in good standing is required.
• Manitoba Special Education Certificate or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of special education practices and differentiated instruction.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers to modify and adapt curriculum.
• Demonstrated experience working with students who have diverse learning needs and a wide range of abilities and needs.
• Ability to support students in developing social, emotional and academic skills to enhance overall learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to modify and adapt curriculum to meet student needs.
• Support students in developing social, emotional and academic skills to enhance learning.
• Communicate progress and collaborate with families and school staff.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Individualized education plans

Curriculum collaboration

Communication and collaboration

Education

Manitoba Teaching Certificate in good standing

Manitoba Special Education Certificate

Job description

The Portage la Prairie School Division is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic resource teacher to join our team commencing January 4, 2027.

The Portage la Prairie School Division is committed to providing excellent educational programs to help students learn and mature. The Division believes strongly in the concept of community and promotes the provision of appropriate programs to meet the varied needs of students.

We offer robust professional development, a teacher mentorship program, and a comprehensive student services program for all our schools.

Qualifications:

• A valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate in good standing
• Manitoba Special Education Certificate (or in progress)
• Strong knowledge of special education practices and differentiated instruction
• Ability to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs
• Ability to collaborate with teachers to modify and adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students
• Demonstrated experience working with students who have diverse learning needs and a wide range of abilities and needs
• Ability to support students in developing social, emotional and academic skills to enhance overall learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents and colleagues
  

The Portage la Prairie School Division is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of all communities, and actively works to support that. We are able to accommodate a wide variety of situations, to support Persons with Disabilities within our workplaces. We offer safe and diverse workplaces, and strive to foster internal supports and collaboration for our diverse staff. Applicants may request accommodation related to materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

This is a unionized position. Clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks are required of all employees of the Portage la Prairie School Division.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: Teachers employed with the Portage la Prairie School Division may qualify for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program, a federal initiative for teachers working in rural communities with populations under 30,000. Details can be found at Canada Student Loan Forgiveness on the Canada.ca website