Posted 24 days ago
Special Education Resource Teacher
@ KO Board of Education
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Overview
KO Board of Education is hiring a Special Education Resource Teacher to support special education programs in its schools. The role involves diagnosing learning disorders, managing classroom behaviour and supporting students with individual needs. The posting states a salary up to $120,369 based on OCT standing, 7 weeks of summer break, paid March and Christmas breaks, and extensive travel to remote fly-in First Nations communities.
Responsibilities:
- Support students with special education needs
- Diagnose and assess learning disorders
- Manage classroom and student behaviour
- Support the school special education program
- Travel to remote fly-in First Nations communities
Requirements summary:
- OCT qualified teacher
- University degree in Special Education or S.E.R.T. certified
- Experience in assessing learning disorders
- Knowledge of Ontario special education regulations
- Familiarity with Growing Success
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · educationcanada
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: frequent |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | OCT, S.E.R.T. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Special Education |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
KO Board of Education
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Special Education Resource Teacher
Enjoy 7 weeks summer break plus:
1 week paid March Break
2 weeks paid Christmas Break
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Generous Sick Leave
Salary Range: up to $120,369 based on OCT standing
Qualifications:
OCT qualified teacher
University degree in Special Education or S.E.R.T. certified
Experience in supporting a school special education program
Experience in diagnosing and assessing learning disorders
Proven effective classroom and student behavior management skills
Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of Provincial, local, and federal regulations and policies affecting special education
Familiarity with Ministry of Education documents (e.g., Growing Success)
Working knowledge of educational technology applications
Strong technology skills
Ability to travel extensively to remote fly-in First Nations throughout the school year.
COVID-19 Immunization is a condition of employment within KOBE.
Hiring Preference: Preference is given to members of the KO First Nations, followed by Indigenous individuals from outside of the KO First Nations. Qualified applicants from these groups are encouraged to apply.
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