Student Support Coordinator (# 233991)

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Brantford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An Ontario Educational Institution is seeking a Student Support Coordinator in Brantford, Ontario to develop programs supporting students’ academic and emotional needs. Responsibilities include team leadership in delivering curriculum components and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and knowledge of child development theories. This position offers a permanent full-time contract with on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Experience in setting standards, scheduling, and evaluating staff performance.
• Knowledge of support theories for students who are blind, low vision, and deafblind.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering Expanded Core Curriculum components.
• Develop program objectives and collaborate to improve service delivery.
• Evaluate program services and recommend policy changes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and policy commitments.
• Provide operational direction to staff.

Skills

First Aid and CPR training

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of child development theories

Understanding of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Student Support Coordinator

Location: Brantford, Ontario. Eligible only for OPS employees living or working within 125 km of the work location, and to Canadian Armed Forces veterans.

Position: 1 Permanent. Full time, on‑site with on‑call hours evenings & weekends.

About the school

The W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind provides an alternative educational placement for blind, low vision and deafblind students, offering independent learning, living skills, and self‑sufficiency in a supportive environment.

Job Purpose

As a Student Support Coordinator, you will develop and implement programs, policies, and procedures for students enrolled in lodging school services and support students’ academic independence, social and emotional wellbeing, and executive functioning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team that delivers Expanded Core Curriculum components including independent living skills, orientation & mobility, recreation and leadership development.
• Participate in program objective development, policy maintenance, and collaborate with other campus programs to improve service delivery.
• Meet regularly with the Manager to discuss and resolve policy and procedural concerns.
• Identify issues, evaluate program services, and recommend policy changes for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, financial and ministry policy commitments; advise management of sensitive matters.
• Support a values‑based and inclusive team through technical, administrative, and operational direction to staff.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR training required.
• Supervisory experience: set standards, schedule, assign, review work, evaluate performance, coach staff, and address performance issues.
• Knowledge of child development and support theories for students who are blind, low vision and deafblind.
• Understanding of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and its application to planning and delivery of programs.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and planning skills: manage day‑to‑day issues, allocate resources, resolve complaints, ensure policy compliance, maintain safety and welfare of students.
• Strong communication skills: exchange information with management, staff and stakeholders with sensitivity and regard for diversity.

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and other racialized individuals and all gender identities.

Our hiring process is accessible and we offer accommodation for protected group members. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

How to Apply

The position will close on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. Apply online at www.ontario.ca/careers. Enter the Job ID 233991. Submit a cover letter and resume not exceeding five pages. OPS employees must quote WIN Employee ID.

Security Checks

Security checks are required; details are available on the OPS security page. Contact the Transition and Security Office for screening information.

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