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PASS - Special Education Transition Navigator
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July 04, 2024
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Waterloo Catholic District School Board
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Job Posting <p>PASS - Special Education Transition Navigator (1.0 Year Contract) The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Boards hiring processes.General Description of Duties: <p>Reporting to the Principal of Student Services, the Special Education Transition Navigator will support transition practices for students with special education needs and/or disabilities into, during and out of school. <p> Liaise and communicate with community agencies and organizations including committee membership and establishment of community partnerships. <p> Assist families in navigating the transition from elementary to secondary school and support families in connecting with community agencies. <p> Share best practices/resources/tools that will help support successful transitions and supports for students with special education needs and/or disabilities. <p>M inimum Requirements: A post-secondary degree in a social service worker and/or related field, or the equivalent combination of formal training, specialized coursework and related experience<p> Three years of related experience <p> The ability to clearly communicate in both verbal and written form and possess excellent interpersonal skills <p> Knowledge and experience working with relevant community agencies and organizations<p> Working understanding of Ontario Disability Support Program and Developmental Services Ontario and other funding opportunities<p> Knowledge and working understanding of Ontario Autism Program<p> Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision<p> Proficiency with technology and Microsoft Office Suite<p> Proven organizational and time-management skills<p> Knowledge of Ministry of Education initiatives and Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services initiatives <p> Valid G drivers license and have access to a reliable vehicle <p>Salary Range: Level 4 (42 weeks), $53,559.00- $63,011.00 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week / 42 weeks per year - (1) year appointment, ending June 27, 2025Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street West, Unit A, Kitchener, Ontario (currently staff are working between the Catholic Education Centre, schools and remotely)Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.<p>Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position. Application Process: <p>Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.comApplytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday Friday, 7:30 am 7:00 pm EST.)In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.Incomplete applications may not be considered.<p>Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/Applications will be accepted until July 17, 2024, at 4 PM.Only t
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LocationKitchener, ON
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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ApplyToEducation
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Advertised until
2024-09-02
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