Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher

Career Opportunity E 25-26-4 Permanent - Special Education Resource Teacher(s) - (Elementary) Internal/External Date of Appointment: Immediate Permanent Placement or Roster Core Function: To assist teachers to meet the needs of exceptional students. Report to School Principal Description: Support the application of school board initiatives in schools Coordinate the provision of central resource support to students identified by the School Resource Team; Facilitate the provision of special education programs and services to exceptional pupils identified by the School Special Education Identification Placement and Review Committee and the System Special Education Identification Placement and Review Committee (Education Act R.S.O., 1989). Collaborate with school staff in conducting educational assessments and in planning and implementing learning strategies to meet specific student needs; Participate in professional development to enhance capacity and offer support to school staff pertaining to special education information; Coordinate and/or participate in scheduled meetings that may include, but are not limited to, school and/or system administrators and/or system resource personnel; and/or parent/guardians, for the purpose of providing and obtaining relevant information for students on an Individual Education Plan: Maintain positive, constructive professional relationships with Board Administration, Instructional Services, Support Staff, parents/guardians and community and legal, medical and social service professionals; Coordinate the daily activities of Educational Assistants including scheduling and allocation; Perform responsibilities as per the Special Education Handbook. Qualifications: (Applicants shall possess the following as of date of posting) Membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers; Special Education Certificate Part 1 (minimum); Five years permanent teaching Completed the Board's requirements for Religious Renewal or commitment to complete upon appointment. Preference will be given to the candidate who possesses the following: Demonstrated leadership experiences at the school and/or system level; Strong organizational skills; Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the application of special education practices in the classroom Excellent oral and written communication skills A willingness to learn and to lead Location: To Be Determined Salary: Placement on Teachers' Table of Salaries according to qualifications and experience. Allowance in accordance with collective agreement. Last date for consideration: Thursday November 13, 2025 @ 4:00 pm. Applicants shall include the following: an updated resume copy of current Certificate of Qualification form the Ontario College of Teachers a recent letter of recommendation from current Principal Note: Only candidates having the above-stated qualifications shall be interviewed. Incomplete packages shall be returned. Please include the full posting title within the subject line. Applicants shall submit a resume/CV that outlines skills, abilities, qualifications, course documentation, letter of application, and letters of recommendation from immediate supervisor and/or past supervisor. Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is: “In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will: value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities; value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti - Racism Data Standards. Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self- identity as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected. The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.