Duties include (but not limited to):
Works with students, teachers and other faculty to create strategies that promote a greater chance of academic success
Implements intervention and advising strategies for teachers and students alike
Addresses poor habits relating to time management, lack of motivation, academic deficiencies and issues with goal setting
Helps students develop learning preferences for more effective studying
Assists teachers with preparing students for standardized testing.
Establish and maintain liaison with contractors specific to Learning Supports
Helps teachers and other staff in the identification of students who would benefit from intervention
Utilizes effective intervention strategies to help students correct their issues with learning
Establishes positive relationships between students, teachers, parents, principals, guidance counselors and others in order to ensure a collaborative effort
Provide feedback and coaching to staff on an ongoing basis
In Collaboration with School Principals Implement programs to ensure the safety of students and eliminate issues relating to harassment, bullying, or discrimination
Oversee needs assessments, goals, and formulated plans for student improvement, and follow up and provide feedback to staff members
In conjunction with Principals, oversee the issuing of standardized tests and inventories to ensure they are being conducted in accordance with published practices, professional standards, and provincial requirements on timely basis
Ensures that reports and information as may be requested by the Authorities are submitted on timely basis
Ensure the maintenance of student records for the schools, including personnel records, school population and scholastic records
Establish and maintain liaison with other school districts, Education Departments, colleges and universities, and the Ministry of Education.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Education degree, with a focus/training in Special Education