Southwest Horizon School Division is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to fill the 1.0 FTE term position of Student Services Coordinator effective September 3, 2024 until June 27, 2025.

The Student Services Coordinator is a supportive role that enhances programming in Southwest Horizon’s twelve K-12 schools.  Working as part of a collaborative team, with commitment as the essential strength, the Coordinator is a valuable leader and is knowledgeable in the field of Special Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to all aspects of special education programming and student services in SHSD.
• Provide guidance and support to administrators, resource teachers, clinicians, classroom teachers and support staff to ensure the implementation of appropriate educational programming including individualized programming and assistive technology.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the division’s strategic plan.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a systemic wellness strategy.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of instructional resources, instructional strategies and assessment of students.
• Provide support to families to facilitate student success.
• Liaise, schedule and direct the services of clinicians and outside agencies.
• Develop and deliver workshops to support teacher and educational assistant professional development.
• Support administrators in assisting classroom teachers with the development and implementation of individual education plans.
• Screen and prioritize referrals.
• Organize and coordinate student services files.
• Support administrators in assisting early years teachers in the development of play based classrooms.
• Be responsible for the long-term planning for English as an Additional Language programming.
• Manage student services budget.
• Participate as a member of SSAAM.
• Report directly to the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Manitoba teachers certificate (or equivalent).
• Master’s degree or commitment to begin studies in an appropriate field.
• Special education accreditation.
• Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience.
• Experience as a resource teacher, school counsellor or administrator.
• Familiarity with roles of psychologist, SLP and OT/PT.
• Familiarity with early years education.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with people with special needs.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Valid Manitoba drivers license and the ability to travel extensively throughout the division.

Candidates are requested to support their applications with a résumé, including three professional references and supporting documents where applicable. Candidates are also asked to provide a written response of 500 words or less to this question; What is an inclusive classroom?

Submit electronic applications to jessicabrown@shmb.ca (deadline May 17, 2024) or make inquiries to:

Stephanie Emberly, Superintendent

Southwest Horizon School Division

Telephone (204) 483-6248