Special Education Teacher

Employment Opportunity Special Education Teacher Summary  The Aroland First Nation invites applications for a full-time Special Education teaching position at Johnny Therriault School. Johnny Therriault School serves approximately 100 students, JK to Grade 8. Aroland is a road accessible community, approximately 78 kilometers north of Geraldton, Ontario. Qualifications 

• Registered with Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Certified by an accredited University (BA/BED/Teacher training program)
• Special Education Specialist Qualifications
• Aware of cutting-edge research-based teaching strategies in Literacy and Numeracy
• Working knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction
• Excellent computer and technology skills to support teacher instruction and student learning
• Knowledge of and willingness to write, revise, edit and apply Individual Education Plans
• Experience with Proposal Writing and Reporting (familiarity with Needs-Based Application Process and Jordan’s Principle).
• Experience teaching in a First Nation or Band Operated School and/or the ability to speak Ojibwe be an asset
• Knowledge of the three types of assessment and ability to work with students at various levels of achievement
• Proven classroom management skills
• Previous experience teaching in multi-grade classrooms

• A current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification 
• A One Page "Philosophy of Education"
• Recent Criminal Record Check (2024), including a vulnerable sector check, or proof of present application.
• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume
• Three current references (most recent Principal / Education Director, Board Member) and permission to contact