Application for the position of Teacher Special Education Liaison (SEL) - 1.0 FTE (AC 2024 023) (1 Position Available)

The successful candidate will become a permanent teacher with the Board effective September 3, 2024.

This full-time position is up to a three (3) year appointment until August 31, 2027.

General Description of Duties:

The Special Education Liaison (SEL) will be a member of a multidisciplinary collaborative team providing support and direction to school staff regarding special education programs. The SEL will provide professional development to staff with respect to educational assessments, IEP development, intervention strategies, and computer-assisted communication technology and act as liaison with community and education organizations. This role will also provide professional training to both Special Education Teachers, Classroom Teachers, and other educators in relation to systematic, evidence-based reading intervention, supports or programs that have been shown to be effective in improving student outcomes for struggling readers who at risk of falling behind.

Minimum Requirements:

The preferred candidates will: Hold Specialist Qualifications in Special Education

Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience in Special Education

Demonstrated ability to create and deliver differentiated learning strategies that allow exceptional learners to reach their full potential

Lived and/or gained work experience supporting and improving learning outcomes for equity-seeking students, families, communities across the systemApplication Process:

Full documentation must accompany the application and is to include: A letter of application quoting the above posting number

A complete and up-to-date personal resume or curriculum vitae

A copy of a current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification

Copy of Roman Catholic baptismal certificate or confirmation letter from the Parish that you are enrolled/completed the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program Declaration of Commitment form - Click here for the Declaration of Commitment Form

Two (2) professional academic references

Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification (if applicable)

Most recent teacher performance appraisal summative reports OR practice teaching reports (if applicable)

Pastoral Reference from a Roman Catholic Church (Optional at time of application, but required within two years of permanent date of hire). If you are not able to provide a Pastoral Reference, please complete and submit the Declaration of Commitment Form in your application package https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply

External Applications: Written applications and supporting documentation will be received through Apply to Education until 4pm on Monday May 6, 2024. Although we thank all applicants, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.