Intensive Support Teacher - Long Term Occasional

Upper Canada District School Board; Brockville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Upper Canada District School Board in Brockville seeks an Intensive Support Teacher (Long Term Occasional) to lead programs for students with exceptional needs, under the direction of the Principal and Vice Principal of Special Education. The role focuses on developing interventions to support a strong graduation rate.

You will collaborate with staff, parents and community agencies, deliver professional learning, and implement PPM 140/156 and PPM 8 initiatives, including IEPs and IRPC/SEA

Qualifications

• Ontario Teacher’s Certificate required.
• Special Education Part 1 required.
• Qualifications in two divisions; three preferred.
• Specialist qualification in EDI areas is an asset.
• Minimum five years teaching experience.
• Member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support MOE initiatives, including PPM 140/156.
• Track and report implementation of PPM 140/156.
• Support schools with PPM 8 (Learning Disabilities).
• Collaborate with staff and parents to enhance programming for exceptional needs.
• Facilitate school/community agency relationships.
• Liaise with community agencies to enhance supports.
• Collaborate with teams to support system initiatives.
• Deliver multi-modal professional learning for staff.
• Support assessment and evaluation to inform practice.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Range of exceptionalities

Assistive technology

Learning platforms tech

Differentiated instruction

Universal Design for Learning

RTI framework

Equitable education

Staff/parent collaboration

Communication skills

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ontario Teacher’s Certificate

Special Education Part 1

Two divisions qualifications

Specialist qualification (asset)

Minimum 5 years teaching

OTC in good standing

Tools

PL2G

MS Tools

Job description

POSITION: Intensive Support Teacher - Long Term Occasional

FTE: 1.0

LOCATION: Brockville Board Office

Summary:

Under the direction of the Principal and Vice Principal of Special Education,the Intensive Support Teacher willsupport and build capacity for staff in schools in developing programs and interventions for students identified with exceptional needsin support of a 90% graduation rate.

Responsibilities:

• To implement and support Ministry of Education initiatives, including those outlined in Policy/Program Memorandums 140/156
• Tracking and reporting implementation of PPM 140/156
• Supporting schools with the implementation of PPM 8 (Students with Learning Disabilities)
• To work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and system staff to enhance programming for students with exceptional needs, including training and system implementation of Special Education standards such I.E.P.s, I.P.R.C. processes, SEA processes.
• To facilitate school/community agency relationships (ex. Connections, Co-ordinated Service Planning)
• To liaise with community agencies to enhance programming and supports for students with exceptional needs
• To work collaboratively with school and system staff, parents, and service providers to enhance transitions for students with exceptional needs
• Work collaboratively with inter-departmental teams (Teaching and Learning, Distance Learning and Safe Schools) to support system-based initiatives and needs.
• To support and deliver multi-modal professional learning and supports for schools and system staff in developing programs and interventions for students with exceptional needs
• To facilitate and build capacity in assessment and evaluation that informs teaching practice

Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of the range of exceptionalities and intervention strategies for studentswith exceptional needs
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of assistive technology (e.g. PL2G, MS Tools)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of technology to support multiple learning platforms
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in working with students with a wide range of exceptionalities
• Demonstrates a growth mindset
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the Ontario curriculum
• Excellent organizational, presentation and time management skills
• Exemplary interpersonal and team building skills
• Familiar with a wide range of assessment tools, communication strategies and safety strategies and requirements
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and formats to engage students and inform teaching practice (differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, assessment and evaluation)
• Knowledge of response to intervention (e.g. tiers)
• Knowledge of conditions that can present barriers to learning (e.g. stress)
• Professional demonstration of Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession
• Understands professional development and its impact on student learning
• Demonstrates knowledge of equitable and inclusive education practices and has an understanding of culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy
• Effectively communicates and works with school staff, community resources and Psychological Services

Qualifications:

• An Ontario Teacher’s Certificate of Qualification
• Special Education Part 1
• Hold Qualifications in 2 divisions, 3 preferred
• Specialist qualification in areas such as Special Education, ESL, FSL, Reading or Math an asset
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Member of the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing

Conditions:

• Salary – grid plus travel allowance
• Term – ends upon return of the incumbent or June 26, 2026, whichever is earlier
• Travel will be required as part of this position
• Ability to facilitate virtual meetings and professional development are required for this position.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations [for people with disabilities]. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].