Job Description

City of Stratford

Resource Teacher

External Posting

Job Posting#: 55-2023

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Union/Non-union: CUPE 1385

Date Posted: June 1, 2023

Annual Salary: $68,438 - $72,806

Closing Deadline: June 9, 2023

Department/Division: Social Services / Children\'s Services

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Reports to the Manager of Children\xe2\x80\x99s Services. Responsible for providing resources services and support for children with special needs and exceptionalities in licensed childcare, recreation, community, and family centre environments. These inclusive environments are located throughout Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County. Work Performed:

• Develops family service plans with families of children with special needs and exceptionalities. Recommend and develops methods and procedures for staff and support workers to carry out on a daily basis
• Assist with providing resources and materials that are appropriate for the child
• Use a variety of screening and assessment tools to access a child\xe2\x80\x99s developmental needs and plans appropriate programs and strategies for them.
• Draws pertinent information from assessments and observations of the child and consults with relevant agencies/service providers as required.
• Evaluates ongoing effectiveness of family service plans and makes recommendations for appropriate actions. Keeps agency supervisor and staff informed of all changes.
• Maintain all documentation in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Model appropriate educational practices and behaviours while liaising with servicer providers, parents/guardians and community partners.
• Monitors the use and supply of specialty materials and program equipment.
• Assists with school transition planning
• Provides advocacy when needed and maintains a safe working environment.
• Connects with community partners to build broader support networks for children/families in need.
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education, together with an Early Childhood Education Resource Teacher Certificate/Diploma
• RECE in good standing with the College of ECE\xe2\x80\x99s
• Minimum 2 years of recent and related professional experience.
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License (Class G)

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

• Must be able to meet screening and immunizations requirements in accordance with the City of Stratford and the Child Care and Early Years act.
• Ability to travel throughout Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County
• Valid Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sectors search

Applications will be received until June 9, 2023 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply. Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance. While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department

City Hall, P.O. Box 818 Stratford, ON N5A 6W1