Special Needs Teacher - Elementary School

Work setting

• Alternative school
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Discuss results and students’ progress with them, their parents and school officials
• Evaluate and document students’ progress
• Participate in staff meetings
• Supervise teaching assistants and train student teachers
• Develop course content
• Identify childrens' individual learning needs
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Prepare subject material for presentation according to an approved curriculum

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation
• Provincial or Territorial Teaching Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available