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