special education teacher - elementary school
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Indigenous Education System Teacher: Engagement and Cultural Competency (Grades 4-12)
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August 15, 2024
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Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
Job details
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION SYSTEM TEACHER: ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY (4-12) <p>1.0 FTE (1 Position) <p> Term Position: <p>September 3, 2024 for up to 3 years (June 30, 2027) Subject to annual budget approval and/or annual system organization and Ministry funding continuance.<p>Position Summary: <p>As a member of the Boards Indigenous Education Services Team, and reporting to the Superintendent Responsible for Indigenous Education, the System Teacher will collaborate within a faith-based, integrated system team supporting the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, and the Board Action Plan on Indigenous Education. The System Teacher will be responsible for acting as a resource to the Student Achievement Team and supporting classroom teachers in implementing the Ontario Curriculum. The System Teacher will provide learning opportunities for staff, students, and parents, focusing on Indigenous rights, decolonization, and Indigenous education as directed. The System Teacher will also work with individual Indigenous students and their families, or in small groups in the school, home, or community. The Position is subject to annual budget approval and/or annual system organization and Ministry funding continuance. <p>Qualifications: <p> Basic : Junior/Intermediate Divisions,<p>Additional : First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies,<p>Experience : Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience,Other : - Position requires daily travel and therefore must hold a valid driver's license and have access to transportation.<p> - Awareness of the impacts of colonialism specific to Indigenous communities on Six Nation of the Grand River and in the Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties.<p> - Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)<p>Preference will be given to candidates with: Senior Qualifications (in addition to Junior intermediate).<p> Demonstrated understanding of the tenets of Catholic tradition, scripture, and social teaching.<p> Demonstrated knowledge of current educational research and practice that advocates for Indigenous learners.<p> Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and mediation skills.<p> Experience in technology to engage staff/students and/or community.<p> Demonstrated understanding of the principles of adult learning and collaborative practice.<p> Excellent planning and organizational skills.<p> Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.<p> Demonstrated presentation and facilitator experience.<p> Demonstrated experience in resource development to support implementation of curriculum.<p> Demonstrated leadership, advocacy, and innovation at the school, family and/or board level in promoting Indigenous education. *Applicants who can become qualified prior to the start of the assignment shall be considered. <p>Duties and Responsibilities: Develop partnerships and liaise with local Elders, Faith Keepers, and Indigenous organizations and communities from Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.<p> Provide academic support for students who identify as First Nations, Inuit and/or Mtis (Indigenous).<p> Meet with Indigenous students on an ongoing basis throughout the year at their respective schools.<p> Assist schools creating culturally safe spaces for Indigenous students to build trusting relationships.<p> Act as an authentic resource to the Student Achievement Team in implementing ongoing revisions of the Ontario Curriculum.<p> Support the Indigenous Education Council and School Indigenous Education Reps.<p> Provide educators and support staff with cultural competency training. <p>
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LocationBrantford, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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Advertised until
2024-10-14
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