French Immersion Student Support Teacher - Ecole Maple Elementary School

0.75 French Immersion Student Support Teacher (Elementary Contract)

Ecole Maple Elementary School

Effective: September 1, 2024

See Yourself in Limestone!

The Limestone District School Board is seeking an Elementary French Immersion Student Support Teacher at Ecole Maple Elementary School.

The Limestone District School Board’s strategic vision centres on student and staff Wellness, Innovation and Collaboration. Situated in historic Kingston, on the shores of scenic Lake Ontario, the Limestone District School Board serves more than 19,000 students in 55 schools and 5 alternative education centres, covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Position Description

The Student Support Teacher is a member of the in-school team who provides support and services to students with special education and learning needs. Within a tiered service delivery model, the SST provides consultative and direct support to students to facilitate their inclusion and success in the regular classroom environment. The SST works with the classroom teacher to implement instructional and support strategies based on a student’s unique learning profile and strengths/needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with a particular focus on learning needs
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to develop programming and implement appropriate program accommodations, modifications and resources to support student achievement
• Conduct evidence based educational assessments, including diagnostic assessments and screening to identify students’ strengths, needs and next steps
• Collaborate in the development, implementation, monitoring and updating of IEPs
• Provide small group, intensive and evidence-based intervention in the areas of literacy and numeracy including intensive programs (i.e Lexia, Empower)
• Liaise with families and community partners in the development of support and intervention strategies/plans
• Coordinate referrals to the in-school multi-disciplinary team, district support, and community resources, as well as attend regularly scheduled in-school team meetings to support student needs
• Complete administrative tasks directly related to support for students, including but not limited to SEA claims, medical/safety plans, and transition meetings

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Current OCT Certificate in good standing
• Primary, Junior, and FSL qualifications
• Special Education Part 1 qualification (required), Specialist (an asset)
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and implementation of UDL and Differentiated Instruction
• Demonstrated experience supporting the monitoring and updating IEPs
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience implementing Assistive Technology in support of student learning and achievement
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and implementation of evidence-based instruction and intervention
• Demonstrated experience administering and interpreting Diagnostic Assessments and Screeners
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the profile of exceptionalities and strategies to support identified exceptionalities
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience with mental health promotion and the impact of mental health on student achievement and well-being
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience in using and implementing assistive technology
• Experience teaching multiple divisions/grade levels
• Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

How to Apply

If you are passionate about teaching and learning and are energized by a career where you will have a positive impact on the life of a child, and you can see yourself in Limestone, please visit Apply to Education to complete your application Elementary Student Support Teacher by July 9, 2024 at 3pm, where you will be asked to provide the following:

• Resume detailing your skills and experience
• A maximum 2-minute video clip or cover letter in that represents how you see yourself in Limestone. If you choose to submit a video, please create your video clip using YouTube and embed the link to your video clip in your resume under your name.
• OCT registration link (please provide your number even if you are not yet in good standing

Internationally trained educators with equivalent international experience, who have a current Ontario Certificate of Qualification are encouraged and invited to apply.

Additional information about the Limestone District School Board can be found at www.limestone.on.ca.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Across Limestone District School Board, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The Limestone District School Board is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your application, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences as a member of one or more of these groups and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our District and the students and communities we serve. Thank you for your interest in teaching and learning in Limestone.

Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process. Accommodation will be provided to applicants, upon request, to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process.