Current Positions

INTERNAL POSTINGS

MEMBERS OF ETFO - ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

0.4 FTE – Assistive Technology Special Education Resource Teacher
September 2, 2008 – June 25, 2009
(2 days per week)

Working with the Special Education Coordinator and under the supervision of the Superintendent of Education, the Assistive Technology Special Education Resources Teacher will provide support in training students and staff, program development, and liaising effectively with the Information Technology Department to promote a consistently high standard of service for exceptional students.

Qualifications preferred:
• A minimum of Special Education Part 1;
• Experience in the field of assistive technology and expertise with various software such as Kurzweil,
Word Q, Speak Q, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Readplease, Co-Writer and other specialty programs;
• Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team, as well as to work independently;
• Excellent technical skills;
• Sound Organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the system.

The appointment is a one year term, which may be extended, by mutual consent. Budget constraints may cause the reduction of this position in any given year.

To ensure consideration, please submit a covering letter, resume and two professional references, one of which must be from a current or former supervisor. Written authorization to contact references is to be included with the application in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Apply in writing to:
Human Resources Department
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
Fax: (807) 274-1950

Closing date for internal applications: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 4:00 PM

COMMITTED TO EQUITABLE EMPLOYMENT

D. Belluz	J. McMaster
Chair	Director

EXTERNAL POSTINGS

Rainy River District School Board

Requires a

1.0 FTE Special Education Program Coordinator K-12
This appointment is a three year term until June 2011, which may be extended, by mutual
consent.

Qualifications Required:
• Knowledge of both elementary and secondary education
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in staff development
• Willingness to travel within School Board
• Familiarity with Ministry Regulations and Board policies and procedures pertaining to Special
Education Services, Individual Education Plans and Identification Placement and Review
Committee process
• Excellent communication, administrative, technological, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage resources
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to seek and maintain valued partnerships and liaise effectively with community and
provincial organizations so as to enhance student outcomes
• Experience with web-based programs (i.e. Trillium and the IEPWriter)
• Experience with the High Needs Amount diagnostic assessment model for exceptionalities,
referral processes and funding levels is recommended
• Specialist qualifications in Special Education

To ensure consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, copy of 2008 OCT Membership
Card and two professional references (one of which must be from current supervisor). Written
authorization to contact references is to be included with the application in accordance with
the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check with
Vulnerable Sector Screening. (This document does not need to be included in your
application package.) Complete job descriptions are available at the Rainy River District
School Board, Human Resources Department, or by calling (807) 274-9857 ext. 231.

Apply in writing to:
Human Resources Department
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
Fax: (807) 274-1950
Email: sgushulak@mail.rrdsb.com

Only those applicants short listed will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 4:00 PM

Education Centre
Requires a
Transportation Clerk
(17.5 hours/week, 12 months/year)

Description of Duties:
The Transportation Clerk will assist the Transportation Officer in the organization of the delivery of transportation services for the Rainy River District School Board. The Transportation Clerk will maintain the data in the transportation software.

Qualifications Required:
Grade 12 education is required along with experience in a networked microcomputer environment, proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and operating email applications.

To ensure consideration, please submit a covering letter for requested position, resume, and two professional references (one of which must be from a current or former supervisor). Written authorization to contact references is to be included with the application in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing a current, original Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. This document does not need to be included in your application package.

Apply in writing to:
Human Resources Department
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
FAX: (807) 274-1950
Email: sgushulak@mail.rrdsb.com

Education Centre
Requires a
Secretary I / Accounting Clerk I
(17.5 hours/week, 12 months/year)

Description of Duties:
The Secretary 1/Accounting Clerk 1 is responsible for the receptionist and telephone, mail duties of the Education Centre, assist with purchasing/payables and the clerical duties of unorganized taxed for the School Board.

Qualifications Required:
Several years of practical experience in a secretarial and clerical position is required along with the completion of a college level accounting course or equivalent combination of work and/or experience.

Apply in writing to:
Human Resources Department
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
FAX: (807) 274-1950
Email: sgushulak@mail.rrdsb.com

Requires a
Human Resources Officer
(Commencing June 1, 2008 - 35 hrs/wk)

Description of Duties:
• Assists in the preparation of confidential data for collective bargaining
• Assists with the recruitment, selection and hiring functions for all employee groups
• Manages administration of employee benefits
• Manages current data base for employee staffing and absenteeism
• Prepares seniority lists as required
• Coordinates the outreach of Community Use of Schools through alignment and implementation of Rainy River District School Board program and policy frameworks with the Ministry of Education vision and goals

Qualifications Required:
• College and/or University degree in Human Resources or related discipline required
• Ability to facilitate Board and community group partnerships
• Ability to use discretion and sensitivity to treat all office matters and information in a confidential matter
• Proficient in the use of integrated software packages
• Ability to initiate, organize, and complete work assignments with minimum supervision

To ensure consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and two professional references (one of which must be from current supervisor). Written authorization to contact references is to be included with the application in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. (This document does not need to be included in your application package.) Complete job descriptions are available at the Rainy River District School Board, Human Resources Department, or by calling (807) 274-9857 ext. 231.

Apply in writing to:
Diane Ross, Human Resources Administrator
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
Fax: (807) 274-1950
Email: dross@mail.rrdsb.com

RAINY RIVER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

REQUIRES A

Network Technology Specialist
(1 Year Internship, Full Time)
$32,000

Description of Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, administration, and support of computers and networks within the Board.

Required Qualifications:
The Funding Sponsor requires the successful candidate to be 29 years of age or younger with a University Degree or College Diploma specializing in Computer Science or a related field and graduated from a secondary school in Northern Ontario.

To ensure consideration, please submit a covering letter, resume and two professional references (one of which must be from a current or former supervisor). Written authorization to contact references is to be included with the application in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing a current, original Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. This document does not need to be included in your application package.

Complete job descriptions are available at the Rainy River District School Board, or by calling (807) 274-9855.

Apply in writing to:
Human Resources Department
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
Phone: (807) 274-9855
Fax: (807) 274-1950
Email: sgushulak@mail.rrdsb.com