Job Description

POSITION TITLE:
IRT

COMPETITION #:
2223-25106-01

COMPETITION END DATE:
August 19, 2022 12:00 PM

LOCATION(S):
Bishop Abraham · 196 Pennywell Rd · St. John's · A1C 2L6


EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Special Education


TRAINING METHOD:
PRIM/ELEM/SEC


JOB TEXT:
Full time TERM position for Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT) at Bishop Abraham Elementary, St. John's. Duties to commence September 6, 2022 - 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.

• Bachelor of Special Education
• Bachelor of Education