CONTRACT - Permanent Position: Special Education - Personal Assisted Living (PAL) and Community[...]

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board; Brantford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking qualified teachers for the role of Special Education Teacher at Assumption College School in Brantford. The position requires specialized skills in special education and aims to support students in their learning journey. Interested candidates must possess appropriate qualifications and experience, and applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Special Education Resource Teacher.
• Special Education, Part 1 qualification required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special education needs.
• Assist in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with other educators to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Special Education

Teaching

Communication

Education

Special Education Specialist

Intermediate/Senior Qualification

Job description

The Board invites applications from qualified teachers for the following position:

LOCATION:

Assumption College School, Brantford

Grade(s)/Subject(s)

Special Education - Personal Assisted Living (PAL) and Community Living

Fte

1.0 FTE

Qualification(s)

Special Education Specialist or 2 years experience as a Special Education Resource Teacher and Special Education, Part 1 + any Intermediate/Senior Qualification

In accordance with the OECTA Collective Agreement, the Board shall identify the three (3) most senior applicants to the position who hold the required qualifications for the position, to be interviewed.

If no qualified occasional teacher applies, or if all qualified applicants decline the interview, the Board shall consider external qualified applicants who are not on the occasional teacher roster.

The Board shall access and review the information contained in an applicant's portfolio for hiring purposes. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their portfolio is current and contains all relevant information, including information about Additional Qualifications that are not currently listed on your Certificate of Qualification as issued by the Ontario College of Teachers.

Applicants being considered for this position shall be contact via email and asked to confirm their interest in the position, by the end of the business day after the posting closes, by responding to the email. Applicants that fail to respond within the timeline shall be deemed unavailable for the assignment.

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 Board’s 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 in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s 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.

Carol Luciani

Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald

Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ

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

T: 519-756-6369 E: [e-mail]

www.bhncdsb.ca