Special Education Lead

Full Time Position Job Posting:

Purpose:

This role is crucial in ensuring Thessalon First Nation students with special needs receive strong support and resources to thrive academically and developmentally to pursue post-secondary education. The role enables our children to attain their goals and career aspirations. Integrating Anishinaabe holistic learning approaches for our students align to Thessalon First Nation's vision of committing to our student's success.

Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Leadership: Develop and implement instructional programs tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.
2. Staff Supervision: Supervise and support special education teachers and staff, ensuring they are effectively implementing educational plans.
3. Data Management: Ensure accurate collection and recording of student data to monitor progress and inform instruction to achieve measurable progress for success.
4. Collaboration: Work closely with general education teachers, parents, elders, and other partners in a meaningful way to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
5. Compliance: Ensure that all programs and services comply with educational and curriculum provincial standards and policies.
6. Professional Development: Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for staff.
7. Behavior Management: Develop and implement behavior management plans to address the needs of students with behavioral and mental health challenges.
8. Resource Coordination: Coordinate resources and services to support students' educational and developmental needs.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Experience: Several years of experience in special education, including teaching and administrative roles.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups; knowledge of special education laws and regulations. The candidate must also possess and demonstrate their integration of land-based learning, Indigenous approaches to teachings, access and involvement from Indigenous elders to support student experiential learning.
• Knowledge: Of the Indian Act and expert knowledge of the Residential School and their lasting impact on Anishinaabe people is a must.
• Must possess a Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Accountability

The Special Education Lead is directly accountable to the Thessalon First Nation Interim Education Director.

Salary Pay Band Range:

$75 000.00 - $90 000.00.

Should you be interested in joining our dynamic team:

Please submit your cover letter and biography to our hiring committee: c/o Christine King email: [email protected] by October 30, 2024.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest. Applications are screened against predetermined selection criteria and the candidates whose application meet the criteria are selected to participate further in the evaluation process. Only those candidates invited to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Disclaimer

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, working conditions or skills required for this position. Thessalon First Nation reserves the right to modify job duties or the job description at any time.