Student Services Consultant - West Service Area Apply Online Category: Consultant/West Service Area Student Services Date Posted: 4/21/2016 Location: West Service Area Date of Availability: Start of 16-17 School Yr Date Closing: Until suitable candidate South East Cornerstone Public School Division is seeking a Student Services Consultant in the West Service Area of schools including the following communities:Weyburn, Fillmore, Midale, Yellow Grass, Ogema, Pangman, Gladmar, Radville and Oungre. Term: This position is a continuing full-time position with duties commencing at the start of the 2016- 17 school year. Specific Accountabilities Would Be (but are not limited to): Consult and support a team of professional staff who are responsible to provide services in the areas of special education, school counseling, speech-language pathology, educational psychology and occupational therapy. Provide leadership and direction within their service area with regard to current and emerging initiatives from the Ministry of Education in the area of children’s services. The gathering of special education data for the school grants/special education database as required by the Ministry of Education Advocating for and providing leadership, direction and guidance for inclusive education practices in all schools. Determining appropriate placements and program supports for students with diverse needs. Supporting, monitoring and providing leadership for the development of Inclusion and Intervention Plans for those students receiving intensive supports. Liaison, consultation and collaboration with regular classroom teachers, parents and other personnel or agencies to support student success in learning and school achievement Assist in determining division priorities and organizing professional development opportunities to provide for the professional development of staff who work with special needs students. Provide leadership in specific areas that pertain to student services. Facilitate Early Entrance placements when appropriate Working collaboratively with the coordinators, superintendents and other consultants Facilitate, participate and plan learning support team meetings as requested Demonstrate strict confidentiality relative to school division operations Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience in facilitating student support programs Knowledge of appropriate instructional materials for classroom use Knowledge of Saskatchewan Core Curriculum and the Ministry of Education initiatives Knowledge of effective practices in education Work independently with directives, strictly adhering to program requirements, deadlines, and due dates. Highly self-motivated. The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff within the school system. Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Proficiency in the operation of computers, word processing applications and additional software comparable to those currently used in the school division. Present a positive and professional approach. Typically these skills will be achieved through having: Valid driver's license. A Bachelor of Education degree with at least five years of teaching experience. Valid Saskatchewan Professional "A" teaching certificate. Preference will be given to individuals who possess a graduate degree in a related instructional area. Successful teaching experience at the elementary and/or secondary level. A combination of education and experience is also acceptable Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits are in accordance with the currently negotiated Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement and Locally Negotiated Teacher Agreement For Further information contact: Cindy Tenold, Learning Supports Coordinator Phone: (306) 848-4774 Email: [email protected] The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 400 Appendix: Criminal Record Checks. Application Procedure: Accepting online applications only. To apply please visit our website at www.cornerstonesd.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. .