General Manager, Learning Support Services - 100% Regular

St. Clement's School; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate General Manager for Learning Support Services. This pivotal role involves developing and directing inclusive programs for students with special education needs, ensuring their well-being and achievement. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, supervise professional teams, and manage departmental priorities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering an equitable learning environment that respects the diverse community of Ottawa. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students and contribute to their success in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or higher in a Regulated Health Profession required.
• 7 years of experience in special education within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct equitable, inclusive services for students with special needs.
• Supervise support staff and manage departmental priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Supervision

Conflict Resolution

Computer Proficiency

Education

Masters Degree in a Regulated Health Profession

Tools

Word Processing Software

Database Applications

Spreadsheet Applications

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

General Manager, Learning Support Services
100% Regular
Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
$145,941 to $171,825 per annum (Union Exempt, Level 11)

Reporting to the Superintendent of Learning Support Services, the General Manager of Learning Support Services is responsible to develop, organize and direct the delivery of equitable, inclusive and culturally responsive services and programs required for students with special education learning profiles. This job consults with internal and external stakeholders to promote the importance of inclusion, student achievement and wellbeing in alignment with the strategic objectives of the OCDSB.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervises professional support staff managers and support staff within psychology/behaviour analysts, speech/language pathology/occupational therapy, and social work services.
• Supervises department coordinators and collaborates with system principals regarding the assignments and workload.
• Oversees coordination of Specialized Program Classes, including pupil accommodation, quality program indicators, service delivery model review and reporting.
• Works collaboratively with Employee Services, Facilities Department, and Planning Department to support the annual board recommended budget process and prepares various reports in relation to specialized program class staffing.
• Participates on various board-level committees.
• Manages various departmental priorities such as IEP Online (IOL), Summer Learning Program for Students with ASD/DD, Health and Medical (e.g., service animals, specialized health services in schools), Program Evaluation, and Policy and Procedure development/review.
• Oversees the coordination of Ministry Initiatives, funding sources and reporting (i.e. Special Incident Portion).
• Works in coordination with other departments to oversee Transportation for students with special education needs.
• Leads the Early Learning Team (Cross departmental, multi-disciplinary to ensure appropriate programming to support students across the District).

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or higher in a Regulated Health Profession and 7 years of experience in the field of special education, within an educational setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Must be a member in good standing with a professional health college in Ontario.
• Experience supervising professional disciplinary teams.
• Management skills, including supervising, coordinating work, evaluating staff, programs/services; and demonstrates strong leadership for mentoring, coaching, training and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication skills required in order to respond, clarify or request pertinent information from others, either in writing or through verbal conversations, and must demonstrate interpersonal qualities to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including using sensitivity and empathy with affected stakeholders.
• Writing skills for developing reports, correspondence, or presentations. Ease in making presentations in a small or large group setting.
• High degree of discretion required due to confidentiality of student information and data.
• Significant judgment for decision-making, conflict resolution, and making recommendations.
• Organizational skills, including time management techniques for planning and juggling multiple priorities/projects to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency using computer technology, including word processing, databases and spreadsheets applications, in order to accomplish work.

Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com.

External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com. Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for this position.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to [e-mail] at any time.

EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3