Outdoor Education Specialist - Nashville, Canada - York Region District School Board
Description
Position:
Outdoor Education Specialist - 100% - 10 months
Location:
Burrlington Outdoor Resource Centre
Salary:
$ $28.18
Application Deadline:
May 23, 2023
This position is responsible for working with teachers, developing programs and delivering student field study activities at the Outdoor Resource Centres in compliance with Board policies and procedures.
Major Responsibilities:
To develop, plan, schedule and deliver Outdoor Education programs in collaboration with the Outdoor Education teacher or on his/her own.
To supervise students in seasonal/nature/outdoor based activities.
To assist in the development and review of "Search & Rescue" and emergency policies and procedures.
To assist in the purchase, maintenance, storage and inventory control of materials and equipment.
To prepare and maintain the site for seasonal/nature/outdoor based programs in collaboration with the Outdoor Education teacher.
To work as an active member of the Outdoor Education team
To attend professional development/training sessions as required
To attend meetings as required.
To perform other duties as assigned.
Line of Responsibility:
Responsible to the Principal responsible for Outdoor Education or designate.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
Secondary School Graduation Diploma with three years of post-secondary education in a related discipline is required.
Minimum one year related experience is required.
Current certification in First Aid and CPR is required.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and current Board approved/implemented software is required.
Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities.
We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.
Therefore, in pursuit of the Board's values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board's priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director's Action Plan.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
persons who identify as women; and
persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex.
We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation StatementImportant Information for CUPE 1734 Members:
The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.
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