LTO Posting #24- Full Time Special Education Coordinator

LTO - Full Time Special Education Coordinator

**This job is also posted as contract for semester 2

Educational Services

164 Van Order Dr, Kingston, ON

Principal: Deborah Thompson

Long Term Occasional position effective: Immediately until January 29, 2026

with the possibility of extension without competition

Position Description:

As a member of the Educational Services leadership team, the Special Education Coordinator will provide system supports, professional learning/capacity building and consultation to Elementary and Secondary in-school teams. In addition, the Special Education Coordinator will support Learning Program Support Teacher Professional Learning, Maltby Centre/LDSB Educational partnership program Autism Behaviour Classroom (ABC), and supports (Targeted Transitions for Students, Connections for Students, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and Sonderly Training Opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Knowledge and experience with K-12 curriculum instruction
• Extensive knowledge of IEP development and implementation
• Experience with the use of assistive technology
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing UDL practices and strategies
• Knowledge of and experience in supporting students with a variety of exceptionalities
• Understanding of Board and Ministry special education policies and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ABA in schools as well as strategies and community supports for students with Autism
• Understanding of evidence-informed practice, implementation, and knowledge mobilization in schools
• Knowledge of and experience with community partners to support students and their families
  Ability to support board-level initiatives that address interventions and programming for students with special education identifications, physical, medical or other presenting needs

Qualifications:

• Current Ontario College of Teachers' Certificate (required)
• Qualifications in three (3) divisions: Primary, Junior, Intermediate, and/or Senior

• Special Education Part 1 (required), Specialist (preferred)

• Experience working in Special Education role (preferred)
  Experience in a leadership role or positions of added responsibility (preferred)

How to Apply

1. Apply to this posting electronically through applytoeducation (simplication)

2. Attach a detailed cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications related to the criteria above

3. Attach current OCT with qualifications

4. Include two (2) references, one in which must be your current administrator

5. Contact ATE directly if you having difficulties with the application process

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Across LDSB, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The LDSB is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences, and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our district and the students and communities we serve.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective employees in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

The Kingston community promotes and supports the diversity that continues to grow within our communities. For more information about Kingston and/or the LDSB, including equitable recruitment, retention and promotion practices, please visit .

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.