The Position: Specific Accountabilities:
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Where appropriate, conduct direct observation of students of concern as identified by the classroom teacher or parents and make specific recommendations and where necessary, suggest a psycho-educational assessment.
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Identify students with specific learning disabilities who require outside support and help parents acquire that support by providing information and other resources.
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Review psycho-educational reports, writing, maintaining and reviewing individual learning plans for students identified as having learning disabilities.
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Support students in applying for accommodations required for standardized tests (EQAO, AP, PSAT, SAT, ACT).
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Review and analyze clinical assessment reports (eg. psycho-educational assessments, developmental assessments, occupational therapy assessments, language assessments, etc) to determine and implement appropriate accommodations and programming support.
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Write, maintain and review Individual Education Plans for students with identified needs.
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Determine appropriate referrals for further assessments or clinical supports and liaise with outside service providers (eg. Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Social Workers).
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Work with Admissions to review student applications and facilitate student transition.
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Act in consultation and collaboration with faculty to make recommendations on how to adjust their instructional, environmental and assessment strategies to meet the specific learning needs of their students.
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Facilitate a variety of meetings with various stakeholders, including Psych-Ed Debriefs, IEP Review meetings, Individual Progress meetings, School-Based Team meetings, and Grade Progress meetings.
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Maintain regular communication with parents by providing update reports and suggesting strategies to support the student at home.
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Communicate with Guidance, Social Work, Heads of School and Head of the Upper School to ensure full wrap around student support.
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Maintain confidential student records and documentation.
Professional Responsibilities
- Actively participate in professional growth activities (membership in professional learning communities, completing professional reading, setting professional learning goals).
- Maintain consistent, professional, supporting and encouraging relationships with colleagues.
- Participate in the life of the school through duties and co-curricular activities.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
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Teacher qualifications (Intermediate/Senior) with a minimum of 5 years related teaching experience required.
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Special Education Specialist (or equivalent) qualifications required.
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Master's of Education in Special Education or related area an asset.
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Understanding of the confidential nature of the work associated with this position.
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Expertise in special education planning, implementation and assessment.
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Knowledge of differing learning needs and strategies for supporting all kinds of learners.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Self-starter, able to work in a self-directed manner appropriate to changing needs.
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Strong understanding of differentiation.
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Understanding of how girls learn.
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Understanding of how to use data to make decisions to improve student success.
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Ability to mentor faculty in building a culture of capability.
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Ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
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Problem-solver in challenging situations.
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Current knowledge of assessment practice in Ontario.
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Technologically literate with the ability to build and maintain student databases and records.
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Understanding of the unique aspects of working in an independent educational institution.
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Inclusive Excellence
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Collaboration \& Teamwork
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Integrity \& Trust
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Learning Agility
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Communication
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Growth Mindset
How to Apply
Havergal College
