POSITION SUMMARY:

The System Special Education Lead Teacher (SSELT) holds qualifications to teach special education in accordance with Regulation 298, supporting special education programs and services within the board. The successful candidate will be a coordinator of special education programs and services for students within Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) and will work as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team to meet the special education needs of all students, including those transitioning in and out of BWDSB schools.
The SSELT will support the vision, mission, and priorities of Bluewater District School Board, while contributing to a positive, supportive, and student-focused team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• ETFO or OSSTF Teacher in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
• Special education qualifications required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Eligible to work in Canada

• Work collaboratively as a member of the SSELT and Learning Services Student Support teams
• Provide support for administration and staff in assigned schools
• Liaise with community partners to provide quality supports for students with special education needs
• Provide case management support for school-based teams
• Collaborate and provide coaching for educators implementing strategies to support students with special education needs
• Coordinate and provide training for administrators, learning resource teachers, and special education teachers
• Provide resources for educators related to strategies and programming to address special education needs in the classroom
• Develop educator capacity to create goals and plans to support students including the development of individualized programming involving accommodations, modifications, and alternative programs
• Support Universal Design and individualized strategies for students with special education needs
• Support transitions of current and incoming students
• Support school-based teams with the development of Individual Education Plans, Strategies for a Successful Day, and Positive Behaviour Safety Plans
• Work collaboratively with school-based teams to support the assessment of student progress through observations, and data collection
• Complete reports and applications supporting program placements or additional educational resources
• Support requests for specialized equipment and transportation
• Attend case conferences and school team meetings as requested
• Other duties as assigned