Team Lead LD Residential Program at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON

Ministry: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial Schools Branch Position Title: Team Lead LD Residential Program Duration: Seasonal September to June recurring Location: 1515 Cheapside Drive, London, Ontario Compensation Group: OPSEU Salary: $25.57 per hour - $28.29 per hour*Position Status: Open Job Code: 50468 Schedule: A (40) Category: Education and Training Job ID: 70744 (PSB14-135)An exciting opportunity awaits you at the Ministry of Education, Amethyst Demonstration School, Residential Program Our mission is to provide a safe place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow and discoverAt Amethyst we provide a specialized residential school program for students with severe learning disabilities whose education needs cannot be met adequately in their local boards The school is known for being forward thinking and technologically advanced.Do you have a background in child development and experience in a child care related field? If your background also includes leadership and coordination skills, this unique all-encompassing opportunity may be of interest to you.What can I expect to do in this role:As Team Lead you will: Provide group leadership and technical expertise to student support counsellors and school staff; Plan and monitor routines of students in a residential school setting; Coordinate timetables for residence staff; Plan, organize and implement appropriate programs for students; Perform duties of a Team Lead.How do I qualify:Mandatory: Post-secondary educational program or equivalent training and experience in a child care related field; Current certification in CPR and Standard First Aid; Behaviour Management Training or equivalent.Skills and Qualifications:Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements: Demonstrated experience working with students who have learning disabilities and AD/HD; Knowledge and understanding of learning disabilities, AD/HD and behaviour management techniques; Knowledge and experience in child development and child care to assist students with learning disabilities and AD/HD and to facilitate effective social/recreational/leisure programs; Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/procedures/guidelines/practices such as the Child Welfare Act, health and Safety Standards, Code of Ethical Behaviour and the OPSEU Collective Agreement; Team skills: to lead, coach and problem solve and to deal effectively and efficiently with crisis situations; Excellent communication/interpersonal skills to communicate effective with students, parents, staff and other professionals; Sound judgement and problem solving skills; Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness and ability to work shifts. Location: 1515 Cheapside Drive, London, Ontario NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening (dated within the last six months), as deemed suitable by the employer, prior to the commencement of employment.*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.



Team Lead LD Residential Program at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON