Special Projects Assistant

Matawa First Nations; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matawa First Nations is seeking a full-time Special Education teacher for Johnny Therriault School, serving students from JK to Grade 8. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in special education and experience in First Nation schools.

Qualifications

• Registered with Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
• Experience teaching in First Nation or Band Operated School.

Skills

Literacy and Numeracy

Classroom Management

Proposal Writing

Technology Skills

Education

BA / BED / Teacher training program

Special Education Specialist Qualifications

Job description

The Aroland First Nation invites applications for a full-time Special Education teaching position at Johnny Therriault School. Johnny Therriault School serves approximately 100 students, JK to Grade 8. Aroland is a road accessible community, approximately 78 kilometers north of Geraldton, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Registered with Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Certified by an accredited University (BA / BED / Teacher training program)
• Special Education Specialist Qualifications
• Aware of cutting-edge research-based teaching strategies in Literacy and Numeracy
• Working knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction
• Excellent computer and technology skills to support teacher instruction and student learning
• Knowledge of and willingness to write, revise, edit, and apply Individual Education Plans
• Experience with Proposal Writing and Reporting (familiarity with Needs-Based Application Process and Jordan's Principle)
• Experience teaching in First Nation or Band Operated School and / or the ability to speak Ojibway is an asset
• Knowledge of the three types of assessment and ability to work with students at various levels of achievement
• Proven classroom management skills
• Previous experience teaching in multi-grade classrooms

Applications

• A current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification
• A One Page "Philosophy of Education"
• Recent Criminal Record Check (2024), including a vulnerable sector check, or proof of present application