... difficulties, autism, multiple disabilities, cognitive disabilities etc. * Knowledge of First ... Work within a team to support students with diverse needs in the following ways: * Complete ...
... difficulties, autism, multiple disabilities, cognitive disabilities etc. * Knowledge of First ... Work within a team to support students with diverse needs in the following ways: * Complete ...
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Student Service Teacher - Dene High School (La Loche)
On-site
Northern Lights School Division No. 113
Full-time
Re-posted 2 days ago
Job description
FTE: Full-time
Term of Employment: Continuing
Salary and Benefits: According to the provincial salary grid (www.stf.sk.ca) plus a benefits package that includes subsidized, furnished housing and a Northern living allowance. Moving assistance may also be available.
Qualifications:
- Saskatchewan Professional A Teacher's Certificate (or confirmation of eligibility)
- Additional coursework in Special/Inclusive Education would be considered an asset
- Willingness to acquire any Special/Inclusive Ed courses needed is required (through NLSD Sponsorship)
- Knowledge and experience applying best practices in the areas of instruction, adaptive dimension, differentiation, curriculum, environment and assessment
- Knowledge of a variety of specific student needs that may include learning disabilities, attentional difficulties, autism, multiple disabilities, cognitive disabilities etc.
- Knowledge of First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit languages, histories, and cultures
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a team as well as independently
The successful candidate will:
- Work within a team to support students with diverse needs in the following ways:
- Complete referrals
- Create Inclusion and Intervention Plans (IIPs)
- Mentor educational assistants
- Collaborate and consult with student services consultants, specialists, outside agencies, and parents
- Monitor and participate in programming that addresses students' critical needs
- Other duties as assigned by the school administration
Please submit your resume, three professional references, and a current criminal record check.
For more information on the school and community, please contact the Superintendent of Education, Jackie Durocher, at 306-288-2310, or the Principal, Donna Janvier, at 306-822-2223, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.
NLSD is committed to employment equity and building a representative workforce. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking groups, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit), persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women in underrepresented occupations. Qualified Indigenous candidates may be given preference in accordance with the Division's Employment Equity procedures and objectives.