Student Support Manager - Lodging Programs

236718

Restricted (non-represented) to OPS employees in all working groups living or working within 125 KM of the work location, and to Canadian Armed Forces veterans.

Ministry of Education

Student Support and Field Services Division, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

London

English

1 Temporary

M0712G - Social Services50

$75,143.00 - $105,055.00 Per year

 

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Lead Programs That Support Student Success in Schools

Ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? The Ministry of Education is seeking a manager to champion services that support students with special education needs. Your leadership will help shape programs that make a real difference for learners and families enrolled at Amethyst School.

You'll be a vital member of the on-site school management team, working closely with administrators to ensure lodging programs run smoothly.

Please note:

• The lodging program runs Monday to Friday from September to June.
• July and August are dedicated to planning for the next school year.
• This is an on-site role with weekend on-call responsibilities for urgent issues.
• Emergency travel to other sites may be required.

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About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards—and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right—even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible—where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

Leadership is about impact—and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Lead a team of dedicated staff providing lodging services, including health and wellness programs, for students who have learning disabilities.
• Plan and oversee social, emotional, life skills, and academic support tailored to diverse student needs.
• Oversee financial and human resources to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Develop operational plans and implement changes to meet evolving student needs.
• Build relationships and maintain open communication with parents, medical staff, and community partners.

Meet Your New Team

The Amethyst Demonstration School provides lodging facilities, student health services, and aquatics programming. You'll collaborate with educational administrators and OPS managers to ensure safe, supportive environments where students can learn and grow.

To learn more, please visit: Amethyst Demonstration School (pdsbnet.ca)

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What you bring to the team

Leadership and Managerial Experience

• Lead with Purpose: Provide direction and oversight for lodging programs, ensuring alignment with branch priorities and goals.
• Team-Focused Leadership: Foster a positive, collaborative work environment while motivating and developing a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional service.
• HR Expertise: Knowledge of human resources policies and practices, including recruitment, coaching, and mentoring.
• Inclusive Leadership: Commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and equitable workplace.

Specialized Knowledge

• Legislative Expertise: Familiarity with the Education Act, O. Reg. 466/22, and related legislation governing lodging programs and education in Ontario.
• Student Support Practices: Understanding of education delivery for students who have learning disabilities, including residential service models.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of common health care needs for school-aged children and strategies to ensure well-being.
• Operational and Financial Management: Ability to manage budgets, apply administrative and HR policies, and work within collective agreements in a unionized environment.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Engage Effectively: Strong oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate and Influence: Ability to build partnerships, resolve conflicts and liaison with stakeholders.
• Innovate Together: Work with stakeholders to develop programs that enhance student and staff success.

Judgment and Analytical Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze risks and plan from an equity and social justice lens.
• Sound Decision-Making: Skill in resolving sensitive issues and aligning programs to student needs.

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

Think this role could be right for you?

We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:

• Navigating Our Hiring Process (2 min) – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
• Application Preparation Tips (4 min)  – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage, increasing your chances of being shortlisted.

Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

Monday, December 8, 2025 11:59 pm EST

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Management Compensation Plan

Management and General

Monday, November 24, 2025

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• W-EU-236718/25

 

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