Manager, Specialized Services

4 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Full time

PASS Grade 7 $113, 050 to $127, 240 (under review)

A bout the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

About the Role

Providing culturally relevant and responsive, student-centred support to schools within the context of the HWDSB Strategic Directions, Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Board Annual Plan, the Manager, Specialized Services is a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who support students who access Special Education Supports and Services. This role requires leadership in the areas of Speech and Language (including programs), Low Incidence (ie. Blind/Low Vision and Deaf/Hard of Hearing), Social Communication, Special Education Equipment and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and reports to the Superintendent of Student Achievement, Specialized Services.

Committed to our HWDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan (2023-2028), an applicant for this opportunity maintains the following competencies:
Upholding Human Rights, Safety & Well-being

Providing Equitable Quality Supports and Services

Collaborating with Students, Families, Communities and Staff

Building a Sustainable Education System

Reinforcing Indigenous Educational Wellness & Reconciliation

**Duties include but are not limited to**:
Provide equitable and quality services to students (K to 12) and schools through the support of communication professionals including: Speech and Language Pathologists, Communicative Disorders Assistants, Language Acquisition Support Workers, Deaf Blind Intervenor, Deaf Hard of Hearing Educational Assistant.

Provide leadership and clinical supervision related to the Competencies as outlined by the College of Speech and Language Pathologies and Audiologists. This includes performance appraisals and professional development.

Supervise the SEA process including the acquisition and distribution of assistive technology.

Oversee the implementation of social communication programs and support initiatives to enhance students’ social skills and communication abilities.

Oversee the Low Incidence Service Team, which includes liaison to the Provincial schools.

Develop and monitor third party contracts for service providers including audiologist and Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Provide supervision to staff within a Family of Schools structure.

Coordinate assessments and support the development of individualized student intervention plans.

Complete assessments where required.

Provide guidance and support to school staff pertaining to student achievement, well -being, and improving communication and engagement with families in the areas of service delivery.

Collaborate with educators, administrators and other professionals to support the academic and social success of students with disabilities.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of services and make adjustments where needed.

Supervise and lead an inter-disciplinary team.

Build collective staff efficacy related to intervention(s) for students with disabilities.

Collaborate with internal and external interested parties including community agencies and provincial schools.

Represent HWDSB at community tables.

Manage budgets in alignment with the Board Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

Other duties as assigned.

**Note**: The Specialized Services Department is undergoing re-organization to a K-12 Family of Schools Model. The Manager, Specialized Services will be expected to support and facilitate this complex change including the professional learning of staff.

**Skills/Abilities**:
Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in education

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