LTO - .4 FTE Term Special Education Itinerant Teacher – Vision

at  Waterloo Region District School Board

SPECIAL EDUCATION PART 1 QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED VISION QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED Applications from unqualified candidates who have the skills and abilities to perform the assignment will also be accepted. THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE NOT ON THE WRDSB OCCASIONAL TEACHER ROSTER. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ON THE WRDSB OCCASIONAL TEACHER ROSTER, PLEASE APPLY TO THE INTERNAL POSTING. In order to be eligible to apply to this vacancy you must hold the required divisional qualifications.
Candidates that apply to this posting who are not qualified will have their names removed prior to the posting being released to the Principal. PLEASE NOTE - your qualifications must be current as of the date of this posting, i.e., if you are currently enrolled in the course or if you are in the midst of the course, you are NOT eligible to apply to this posting. Candidates who are qualified and interested may apply to this vacancy. The Human Resources Department will forward all ELIGIBLE applications to the Principal (see above).
The Principal of the school will screen applications and may select those he/she wishes to consider from the qualified applicants. Neither Human Resources nor the Principal will necessarily respond to each applicant. As a condition of employment you are required to submit a Criminal Record Check (CRC) including the vulnerable sector that is acceptable to the board. Human Resources must be in receipt of the original CRC before your employment can begin.
Please note that the Board does not assume any costs associated with the Criminal Record Check. It is the responsibility of interested candidates to ensure that their application, including a resume and a copy of a current Certificate of Qualification is submitted through Apply to Education. Candidates are asked not to contact schools directly, either by phone or email. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Please note that no application packages are to be sent to the Board office. All applications will be accessed only through the Apply To Education website. Term of assignment(s) is subject to change with appropriate notice. In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.
Long term occasional teachers in an assignment greater than eighty (80) instructional days or four (4) months in duration, are eligible for up to five (5) full unpaid days per school year. Long term occasional teachers in an assignment greater than thirty (30) instructional days but less than eighty (80) instructional days in duration will be eligible to take up to one (1) unpaid day during the term of their assignment. Please note that such days will not be granted to extend the December or March break and cannot be split into partial days. These days must be requested through Human Resources Services according to the timelines outlined in the Collective Agreement.
Itinerant Teacher Responsibilities: Under the direction of the System Administrator of Special EducationProvide Services to students and schools as assigned by the System Administrator of Special Education,As a member of Learning Support Services, work in support of the WRDSBs Board Improvement and Equity Plan and the WRDSBs Multi-Year Strategic PlanSupporting the Waterloo Region District School Boards Conditions for learning through a lens of Human Rights and Equity: Pedagogy and AssessmentRelationshipsEnvironmentFollowing the Student Support Process, supporting student referrals to special education servicesPromoting effective learning through Universal Design and Differentiated Instruction to address the WRDSB Strategic Plan and Board Equity and Improvement PlanSupporting the special education needs of students across the Waterloo Region District School BoardsSupporting staff and schools through the implementation of effective teaching and learning practices that support student learning and achievementSupporting school staff in implementation of evidence based teaching and learning practices and programming for students with special education needsCollaboration with Learning Support Services to promote student learning and achievementApply professional and experience to promote student learning using appropriate pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, resources and technology in planning for a responding to the individual needs of students within the scope of the responsibilities as a teacherContinually refine their professional practice through ongoing inquiry, dialogue and reflection.Role Based Responsibilities may also include: Vision Itinerant TeacherSupporting school staff in implementation of evidence based teaching and learning practices and programming for students with special education needsSupporting Students utilizing the Tiered Structure of Support model and the WRDSBs Student Support ProcessThrough the Student Support Process, provide consultation to schools regarding the visual needs of the studentWork alongside school staff, the In-School Support Team and where appropriate, the schools Multidisciplinary team to understanding of the students visual needsWork alongside staff to support student inclusion practices, through a culturally relevant and responsive (CRRP) lens, that allow students to fully access the curriculumAssist with developing the IEP and the implementation of accommodations to support student learning and achievementFacilitate the acquisition and adaptation of alternative format curricular materialsThrough the Special Education Schools Liaison Consultant, submit documentation for Specialized Equipment Amount (SEA) claims when recommended and determined to be essential for the studentProvide direct instruction of Alternative Program for the Blind/Low Vision students (e.g. braille, adaptive technology, self-advocacy)Work alongside the special education team at the school to Coordinate essential services for student (e.g. Orientation and Mobility, Independent Living Skills)Following the Student Support Process, work alongside school staff and administration, liaise with community agenciesWorking alongside school staff and Central Special Education Services, facilitate the transition of students new to and within WRDSBDuties as assigned and subject to revision based on system and/or Ministry of Education directionWork Location and Schedules Itinerant teachers are expected to provide services to schools throughout the Waterloo Region District School BoardItinerant teachers are expected to provide service to schools on a daily basisIn order to best serve the learning needs of students and support school staff, itinerant teachers are expected to work in a maximum of 2-3 schools per dayItinerant teachers are expected to utilize their google calendar to communicate their daily schedule to the System Administrator of Special EducationPlanning TimeItinerant teachers receive 240 minutes (for full time schedules) of planning time per week Planning time is expected to be taken at the school site the itinerant teacher is working at during the day Commitment to Equity The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process. Applicant Self-Identification Questions The information collected in Apply to Education is used to monitor WRDSBs progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in WRDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1014_- Privacy Protection and Access to Information).
Information is collected pursuant to Ontarios Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education), PPM 165 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this information is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. Access, use and disclosure of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification data will be attached to your Apply to Education applicant profile as long as you are employed with the WRDSB.
If you prefer not to answer any of the Self Identification questions, you can select prefer not to answer. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this please contact humanresources@wrdsb.ca

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