Special Education Teacher

Employment Opportunity

Special Education Teacher

Open Until Fulfilled 

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 First Nation or Band Operated School and/or the ability to speak Ojibway is 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

Applications

• 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 

Please submit your application:

Angela Towedo, Education Director

Aroland First Nation, P.O Box 40

Aroland, Ontario

P0T-1B0

807-329-5470

Angela.towedo@aroland.fngov.ca