Full time permanent position for Instructional Resource Teacher. Duties to commence September 5, 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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Special Education

• A Bachelor of Education

Due to the remote location, the successful applicant is eligible for:

• Annual Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.

• A one-time $5000 signing bonus stipend for non permanent applicants to be paid in two installments ($2000 in December 2023, $3000 in June 2024).

• A one time claim for travel in and out of the community to their home location, if applicable.

• A subsidized district housing unit may be available in the community for the successful applicant.

Additional benefits for positions in which the teacher resides in a Labrador community include:

• Labrador Benefits - Labrador and Travel Allowances (details in “Working with the District Presentation” below)

• Coastal Labrador Supplement - For teachers residing in certain coastal communities only. The value of this supplement is $5,000 (prorated depending on start of position), payable in two installments (December and June). To be eligible for this supplement, teachers must be on a full-time continuing contract and must reside in the community for the duration of the contract period. Locations for Coastal Labrador Supplement include Nain; Hopedale; Makkovik; Postville; Rigolet; Black Tickle; Cartwright; Charlottetown; Mary’s Harbour; Pinsent’s Arm; Port Hope Simpson; St. Lewis; Mud Lake

• Working with the District Presentation

Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.

REMINDER: Electronic eOFFERs have a 24 hour expiration - applicants must monitor their email accounts.