EDUCATION CONSULTANT: SPECIAL EDUCATION (100% REPLACEMENT)

Riverside School Board; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scheduled office hours

Summer holidays

Winter holiday break

March break

Accumulating additional vacation days

Statutory holidays

Paid professional development

Retirement pension

Job summary

Riverside School Board is seeking an Education Consultant: Special Education for a 100% replacement position. The successful candidate will join the Complementary Services team and report to the Director of Complementary Services.

Responsibilities include supporting teachers in adapting programs for students with special needs, evaluating progress, developing IEPs, training staff, and representing the Board on committees. Fluency in English and French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a bachelor’s degree in education.
• Master’s degree in special education or related field preferred.
• Experience as a Resource Teacher and teaching in HS/Adult sectors is an asset.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers in adapting programs for students with physical, social-emotional or learning needs.
• Evaluate student needs and progress using diverse educational assessment strategies.
• Support the development of individual education plans (IEP) and transition plans.
• Train teachers in the use of approaches and strategies, practices and pedagogical materials for students presenting with persistent difficulties.
• Help schools to develop special projects.
• Represent the Board on local, regional and provincial committees.
• Other related duties, as required.

Skills

English & French fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Master’s degree in special education

Job description

EDUCATION CONSULTANT: SPECIAL EDUCATION

(100% REPLACEMENT)

Applications are invited for this, temporary replacement position, which is currently available. The successful candidate will be a member of the Complementary Services team and will be under the direct responsibility of the Director of Complementary Services.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students!

We are currently a team of 5 full-time equivalent dedicated special education consultants. We meet regularly to review literature, hold case discussions, and plan initiatives and professional development sessions for teachers. Our mission is to better support school teams and their students. We actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

In addition to this, we are provided with the following exceptional incentives:

• Scheduled office hours
• Summer holidays
• Winter holiday break
• March break
• The possibility of accumulating additional vacation days
• Statutory holidays
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Retirement pension

ASSIGNMENT:

The successful candidate will work with schools to assist them in the adaptation and development of appropriate pedagogical programs for their students with special needs. Specifically, the task will include:

• Providing support to teachers in the adaptation of programs for students with physical, social-emotional or learning difficulties;
• Evaluating student needs and progress using a variety of educational assessment strategies;
• Supporting the development of individual educational plans (IEP) and transition plans;
• Training teachers in the use of approaches and strategies, practices and pedagogical materials for students presenting with persistent difficulties;
• Helping schools to develop special projects;
• Representing the Board on local, regional and provincial committees, as requested;
• Other related duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Special Education Consultant will be a qualified teacher with a bachelor’s degree in education.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in special education or in teaching and reading
• Experience as a Resource Teacher
• Experience with teaching in elementary, high school and/or adult sectors. This position will be mostly concentrated in High School and the Adult Sector.
• Fluent in English and French, both in oral and written would be an asset
• Knowledge and comfort with computer literacy and assistive technology

ANNUAL SALARY:

In accordance with the Professionals’ Agreement: ($56,670 to $105,432) (35-hour week), according to qualifications and experience.

Riverside School Board thanks all applicants for their interest but will only contact those selected.

Riverside School Board has implemented an Equal Access Employment Program and encourages applications from women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, indigenous people and people with disabilities.