Student Services Coordinator (Inclusive Education)

Kipohtakaw Education Centre is a K-12 school with over 300 students with a strong focus on Cree langauge and cultural programming. We have educational assistants for almost every class with one on one EA's. We implement a restorative approach to discipline with a great team of support, including a wellness team, land based education, Elders program and our own locally developed history curriculum (to name a few). We also have a VP for elementary and a VP for jr/sr high. Alexander First Nation Education, located 40 minutes northwest of Edmonton, is currently seeking potential candidates for the following position:Student Services Coordinator (Inclusive Education)The purpose of the Student Services Coordinator is to provide coordination of special education supports for children requiring learning assistance and to students who require additional supports in all academic areas. Minimum Education Requirements:Education Degree or degree from social sciences field. A Masters Degree is an asset Duties and Responsibilities: 1.          Assess abilities of students referred to student services/Wellness team. 2.          Develop and implement a plan for working with each student that is referred. 3.          Communicate with the parents, classroom teachers and assistants as to the assessment results and progress of each student in the resource room. 4.          Refer students to appropriate departments for services. 5.          Be responsible for on-going student evaluations through formal and informal procedures for reporting and placements of students. 6.          Provide ongoing assistance to staff in special education programming. 7.          Ensure school software systems, for example, PowerSchool, are updated and maintained for special education services. 8.          Arrange a bi-annual special education meeting consisting of administration, AFNE Director, teachers, one on one workers and parents/guardians to discuss progress and identify any needs not already being covered. 9.          Participate in scheduled Wellness team meetings. 10.       Coordinate all special education services for students and ensure programming is being followed through with staff. (i.e. speech therapy, physiotherapy, etc). 11.       Liaise with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Jordan’s Principle for reporting and applications for special education. Ensure reporting is done in a timely manner. 12.       Assist in the preparation delivery of programs particularly those involving local content, Cree language and cultural programming. 13.       Work with KEC’s Wellness Team and liaise with Alexander First Nation departments as well as partner agencies to assist in coordination and collaboration of service delivery. 14.       Oversee and assist in the supervision of all KEC staff involved with the delivery of special education services. 15.       Assist the Education Director to recommendations for the types of specialized programs and partners needed to meet the needs of the students. 16.       Assist the teachers with evaluations and supervision of one on one educational assistants. 17.       Participate in and attend cultural and community events. 18.       Follow AFNE’s staff protocol and Code of Ethics as outlined in AFNE’s policy manual. 19.       Assume all other duties as assigned by supervisor.