Newfoundland & Labrador English School District Looking for Instructional Resource Teacher at Avalon, SK Full Time

EDUCATION REQUIRED: · Bachelor of Education

• Bachelor of Special Education

TRAINING METHOD: · PRIM/ELEM/SEC

JOB TEXT:
Full time permanent position for Instructional Resource Teacher. Duties to commence September 6, 2022.

Successful candidates will be able to engage professionally with colleagues, families and communities; demonstrate the planning and implementation of effective and responsive teaching and learning practices; Provide evidence of how to shape a safe and positive learning environment for students and families; demonstrate a love of learning and an ability to build learner and leadership capacity; provide evidence and understanding of the impact of effective assessment practices.

Note: Candidates applying for any position as an IRT will be working with students who may present with a wide range of developmental needs (including intellectual, physical, and/or social-emotional)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and understanding of the Standards of Practice for Instructional Resource Teachers including;

Foundations of Special Education – The Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT) understands and applies knowledge of the foundations of special education.

Development and Characteristics of Learners – The IRT understands the development and characteristics of learners.

Educational Assessment – The IRT understands the educational assessment process and uses a variety of assessment strategies to support the development of students.

Planning Instruction – The IRT understands the diversity of students’ strengths and needs and applies this knowledge when planning instruction.

Delivering Instruction – The IRT understands the diversity of students’ strengths and needs and applies this knowledge when delivering instruction.

Learning Environment – The IRT helps create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, independence and self-motivation.

Collaborative Partnerships – The IRT understands the importance of building collaborative partnerships to enhance student learning.

Reflective Practice – The IRT continually evaluates his/her practice and actively seeks professional growth opportunities to enhance student learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Special Education

A Bachelor of Education

Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.

REMINDER: Electronic eOFFERs only with 24 hour expiration – applicants must monitor their email accounts.