Learning Specialist – Supporting Inclusive Education Across the Continuum of Learning

Supporting Inclusive Education Across the Continuum of Learning, Learning Specialist

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Permanent

Fredericton, NB

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is an organization dedicated to creating a culture of excellence and high achievement by providing children with quality learning and greater opportunity to help them reach their full potential. EECD recognizes the importance of a child’s first five years and outlines the steps government and its partners are taking to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of early learning and child care in New Brunswick. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is currently seeking the services of a Learning Specialist to support Inclusive Education across the Continuum of Learning for Anglophone Educational Services Division in Fredericton.

What you will do

The successful candidate will support the development, progress monitoring and evaluation of Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs). In addition, this individual will require the knowledge and experience in program and platform evaluation (quality assurance). Collaborate with Policy and Planning to support home schooling portfolio. Manage and lead the pedagogical focus of ESS Connect, a student file-management system to record, monitor, collaborate, report, and communicate about student support services. More specifically:

Creating and updating documentation, processes, and requests for change for ESS Connect;

Understanding the needs of school-based staff, districts, and the department in terms of documents (PLPs and forms), and data (reports); and

Working with districts to unify processes for provincial consistency.

The successful candidate will also liaise with Early Childhood Development and other branches to help support continuum of learning and transitions across the continuum for students with diverse learning needs.

Work environment

Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton;

Remote work is a possibility;

Standard hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15-4:30; and

We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are

You would work as a part of an Education Support Services team that encompasses 15 individuals. The team values Universal Design for Learning, Response to Intervention, and Policy 322: Inclusive Education.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have:
A Masters of Education in Methods and Resource or Exceptionalities and experience with ESS Connect or related field;

A minimum of six (6) years’ experience working in the public school system; and

Demonstrate knowledge of research and evidence-based practice in the aforementioned areas of responsibility, as well as demonstrate strong progressive and working knowledge of inclusive education.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

Relationship/Network Building;

Results Orientation; and

Conceptual Thinking.

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

Written Communication;

Project Management; and

Consulting Skills.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Wage

$3,073 – $3,717 / Bi-weekly.

What can GNB offer you?

Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;

Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training;

Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services;

1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community; and

1.25 days/month of paid vacation.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or by email at [email protected] by May 9, 2021 indicating competition number 21-2000-004. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Human Resources Services

Place 2000, 250 King Street

Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1

Telephone: 1 506 444-4914

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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