Job Description

POSITION TITLE:
Instructional Resource Teacher

COMPETITION #:
2223-25251-01

COMPETITION END DATE:
August 26, 2022 12:00 PM

LOCATION(S):
O'Donel High · P.O. Box 578 · 155 Ruth Ave · Mount Pearl · A1N 2W4


EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Special Education


MAJOR(S) REQUIRED:
SPECIAL EDUCATION


TRAINING METHOD:
PRIM/ELEM/SEC


JOB TEXT:
Full time TERM position for Instructional Resource Teacher at O'Donel High School. Duties to commence September 6, 2022 to June 23, 2023. Successful candidates will be able to engage professionally with colleagues, families and communities; demonstrate the planning and implementation of effective and responsive teaching and learning practices; Provide evidence of how to shape a safe and positive learning environment for students and families; demonstrate a love of learning and an ability to build learner and leadership capacity; provide evidence and understanding of the impact of effective assessment practices. Note: Candidates applying for any position as an IRT will be working with students who may present with a wide range of developmental needs (including intellectual, physical, and/or social-emotional) REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of the Standards of Practice for Instructional Resource Teachers including;

• Foundations of Special Education - The Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT) understands and applies knowledge of the foundations of special education.

• Development and Characteristics of Learners - The IRT understands the development and characteristics of learners.

• Educational Assessment - The IRT understands the educational assessment process and uses a variety of assessment strategies to support the development of students.

• Planning Instruction - The IRT understands the diversity of students’ strengths and needs and applies this knowledge when planning instruction.

• Delivering Instruction - The IRT understands the diversity of students’ strengths and needs and applies this knowledge when delivering instruction.

• Learning Environment - The IRT helps create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, independence and self-motivation.

• Collaborative Partnerships - The IRT understands the importance of building collaborative partnerships to enhance student learning.

• Reflective Practice - The IRT continually evaluates his/her practice and actively seeks professional growth opportunities to enhance student learning.

• A Bachelor of Special Education

• A Bachelor of Education