Specialist, Neurodivergent Exceptionalities

at  First Nations Education Steering Committee FNESC

Education and/or Special Education certification and training;

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of supports available to support students wit

• Connecting schools with service providers who can help with access to additional

support for students and families;

• Implementing professional development sessions to support First Nation schools with

students who have or are suspected of having neurodivergent exceptionalities;

• Supporting First Nation school staff (principals, teachers, Learning Assistance Teachers,

and Education Assistants) by sharing information and responding to questions as
needed that are related to students who have or are suspected of having neurodivergent

exceptionalities;

• Assisting school principals in identifying relevant training and professional development

opportunities for First Nation school staff to build their capacity to support students who

have neurodivergent exceptionalities;

• Supporting the SEP Networks as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the field of special education support

preferably in school setting supporting students with developmental disabilities and

exceptionalities related to executive functioning;

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field with a major in Special

Education and/or Special Education certification and training;

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of supports available to support students with

developmental disabilities and exceptionalities related to executive functioning in the

Province of BC;

• Valid drivers’ license and satisfactory criminal record check;
• An understanding of First Nations education issues.