District Learning Support Teachers

LOCATION:
Inclusive Learning, Victor School

MANDATE:
To provide consultation and support to schools, within Family groupings, as schools address the needs of identified LOW INCIDENCE students

REFERRAL PROCEDURE:
Contact directly

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE:

• Consult and collaborate with school teams and community agencies; collect and review students’ histories
• Assist with curriculum and instructional planning; provide curriculum resources/strategies/ interventions/training for specific disabilities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, and support staff of individual students, to assist with development of Individual Education Plans and/or School-Based Safety Plans
• Consult and assist in designating students; review Ministry categories and criteria with school teams; review student files
• By request, participate in School-Based Team meetings and IEP meetings
• Implement and facilitate staff development and in-service for teachers and educational assistants
• Observe, interview, and provide initial coordination for transition into Kindergarten, for students with special needs
• District Partner for SET-BC, POPARD, POPFASD, POPDB, and Inclusion Outreach
• Act as a resource for new Learning Support Teachers