Inclusion Support Teacher

<p> <br></br></p><p><b> INCLUSION SUPPORT TEACHER </b></p><p><br></br></p><p> The Inclusion Support Teacher (IST) provides a continuum of school-based services, working in collaboration with classroom teachers and school-based teams to assess, implement and monitor suitable interventions and services for students with diverse learning needs. The IST also works in collaboration with other school and district specialist teachers in an Integrated Resource Teacher Model.</p><p> The IST is engaged in a collaborative decision-making process; assessing the students’ strengths as a learner, assessment of the learning environment, analysis of the instructional content and techniques and the strategic selection of intervention strategies that provide opportunities for success.</p><p> The role includes case management for students meeting ministry of education criteria for specialized services; ensuring appropriate documentation and programming are in place, ongoing consultation with parents, school and district staff to provide a high level of services to identified students in multiple school settings.</p><p> The person in this position will have a comprehensive knowledge of excellent classroom and inclusive education practices and be familiar with current BC Ministry of Education Legislation and Policies.</p><p> <br></br></p><p><strong><u> Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p> · Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialist teachers to assess, plan and assist in the teaching of diverse students promoting the principals of inclusion in all educational settings.</p><p> · Use systematic observation and collection of behavioural data to establish an understanding of the student’s strengths, the learning environment, and student functioning in multiple domains</p><p> · Administer and interpret a range of informal curriculum based and functional assessments</p><p> · Administer and interpret a range of formal testing instruments level A, B (C highly desirable)</p><p> · Analyze instruction content and techniques</p><p> · Using a Tiered approach collaborate to implement strategic learning scaffolds that address priority learning needs.</p><p> · Work in close partnership with parents regarding learning strategies and organisational skills, and to establish effective partnerships towards shared understanding and goals</p><p> · Coordinate School Based Teams</p><p> · Liaise with outside agencies to organise support for students</p><p> · Assist with the designation of students and provide case-management services</p><p> · Provide in-service to teachers and paraprofessionals on best strategies including the use of technologies to promote student success</p><p><br></br></p><p><strong><u> Qualifications</u></strong></p><p> · Successful classroom teaching experience with diverse populations</p><p> · Comprehensive knowledge of current topics and research in special education</p><p> · A broad knowledge of diagnostic curriculum based, and norm referenced assessments used in the identification and instructional support planning for students with learning, physical, emotional and neurological needs.</p><p> · Certification in B level testing and interpreting C level testing</p><p> · Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and constructively with diverse teams and families facing challenges</p><p> · A professional teaching certificate and eligible for membership in the TRB</p><p> · A two-year diploma in special education</p>