Job Description

POSITION TITLE:
Instructional Resource Teacher 0.25


COMPETITION #:
2223-27076-02


COMPETITION END DATE:
January 12, 2023 12:00 PM


LOCATION(S):
Twillingate Island Elementary \xc2\xb7 P.O. Box 370 \xc2\xb7 2 Hughes Lane \xc2\xb7 Twillingate \xc2\xb7 A0G 4M0



EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Special Education



TRAINING METHOD:
PRIM/ELEM/SEC



JOB TEXT:
0.25 term position for Instructional Resource Teacher from January 5, 2023 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\xe2\x80\x99 strengths and needs and applies this knowledge when planning instruction.
• Delivering Instruction - The IRT understands the diversity of students\xe2\x80\x99 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelor of Special Education