Short Term Placement Manager (1)

← Back to search results Apply By: Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Short Term Placement Manager Job ID: 250099 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch City: Brantford Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Temporary On Call/Supply Position (to work on an as-needed basis) Job code: I0712G - Social Services116 Salary: $75,185.00 - $105,116.00 Per year Salary is pro-rated based on actual hours worked
Competition # PDSB26-150
The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Resource Services and Outreach Programs hosts a series of Short Term Placement programs for students who are blind and/or visually impaired enrolled in local district school board programs focussing on a variety of topics aimed at the development of social, emotional, recreational and living skills.
This position will, in conjunction with Resource Services and Outreach program administrators, assist in the development of meaningful programs that will meet the needs of youth who are blind and/or visually impaired. About the jobIn this position you will:
• Manage the Short Term Program by providing supervision, guidance, and instruction to staff and students participating in the program.
• Assist in the recruitment of participants to attend the designated weekend programs.
• Work with Community Agencies and student feedback to create meaningful programs.
• Work within a fiscally responsible manner.
• Understanding the importance of being a strong team member. What you bring to the team
Leadership skills:• You have proven experience in a team management role with an emphasis on group performance.
• You have a strong ability to envision, engage and execute a proposed plan.
• You have the ability to manage conflict and work towards positive situations.
• You have the ability to be flexible and accepting of change.
• You have impeccable organizational skills.
Related Knowledge:• You know and understand all aspects of childcare.
• You have knowledge of practices, legislation, guidelines, and policies relevant to Occupational Health and Safety.
• You know and can interpret and apply relevant provincial legislation and policies, including the Child and Family Services Act, Education Act, Employment policy and legislation and other relevant legislations and policies governing education in Ontario.
• You have proven experience and skills in developing sustainable programs.
• You have proven experience working with community agencies.
Communication skills:• You have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, professionals, and community service support agencies.
• You can work as part of a cohesive team and keep your supervisor up to date on the progress of the program's development and results. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

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• accessibility
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Additional information: Apply by: Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

• 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation group: Management Compensation Plan Work hours: Schedule 6 Category: Education and Training Posted on: Thursday, October 8, 2026

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