Student Support Services/Well-Being Coordinator - Secondary

St. Clement's School; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sarnia is seeking a Student Support Services/Well-Being Coordinator to support schools in a coaching model for tiered educational programs. The role requires collaboration with community agencies, leadership in educational practices, and experience in special education to enhance quality educational support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Resource Teacher or Special Classroom Teacher is an asset.
• Knowledge of current Special Education legislation is an asset.
• Experience with coaching models and Behaviour Management Systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs and support implementations for schools.
• Engage with community agencies and provide support related to Special Education.
• Attend evening meetings and support coaching for schools.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification

Special Education Part 1

Special Education Part 2

Special Education Specialist

Job description

Title: Student Support Services/Well-Being Coordinator - Secondary

Start Date: September 2025

Position Type: Permanent

Position Open To: All applicants

Posting Overview:
Reporting to the System Coordinator of Student Support Services/Well-Being, the Student Support Services/Well-Being Coordinator will support a group of schools to coordinate programs and support the implementation of the tiered model. Working within a coaching model, the Coordinator will build capacity with resource teachers and school teams to implement tiered supports and interventions through scheduled in-school support, modeling, professional development, and collaboration with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and multi-disciplinary team members.

The Coordinator will:
• Ensure implementation of Board policies and Ministry regulations, and complete required documentation;
• Engage with community agencies and services;
• Support a family of schools on issues related to Special Education and Programs;
• Attend evening meetings;
• Handle responsibilities related to Identification, Placement, and Review Committee and Special Education as outlined in the Ontario Education Act;
• Be willing to become certified as a Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) trainer to support BMS philosophy and capacity building;
• Provide coaching support to schools, including lunch and learns and after-school professional development.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification;
• Special Education Part 1 minimum required;
• Special Education Part 2 and/or Special Education Specialist preferred;
• Additional qualifications in Mathematics and/or Literacy preferred;
• Experience as a Resource Teacher or Special Classroom Teacher is an asset;
• Participation in secondary school initiatives such as Multi-disciplinary Teams, Guidance support, Literacy and Math programs, and others is an asset;
• Knowledge of current Special Education legislation is an asset;
• Leadership skills including organization, planning, communication, human relations, problem-solving, and teamwork;
• Experience with coaching models, Behaviour Management Systems, ABA, trauma-informed practices are assets;
• Willingness to travel throughout the District is required.

  Position Effective Date & Length:
  Available September 2025 for a three-year term, pending budget approval. School assignments to be determined. Salary according to Collective Agreement (Level 1).

  Application Instructions:
  Submit a cover letter and resume before 4:00 p.m. on the closing date via our online application system. For inquiries, contact Sam Zoccano, Recruitment Officer, at [e-mail]. Confirmations will be sent via email; contact Apply to Education if not received.

  The Lambton Kent District School Board values inclusive and equitable environments and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, marginalized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.), and will provide accommodations upon request.