Education Consultant - ALDI Initiative (100%) SPECIAL PROJECT

NOTICE NO. 64 POSTING: 2026.09-11

Education Consultant – ALDI Initiative - 100%

Applications are invited for this special full time project, starting on October 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027 with the possibility of extension.   The successful candidate will work within the Center of Excellence Inclusive School Network (ISN) and will be under the supervision of the Director of Complementary Services of Riverside School Board. The mandate is provincial in scope, carried out under an agreement with the MEQ and as part of a project approved by the Association of Directors General of English School Boards of Quebec.

ASSIGNMENT:

The Education Consultant operates within the context of the ALDI (Advancing Learning in Differentiation and Inclusion) Initiative, which aims to build the capacity of school resource teams and foster the development of effective inclusive classroom practices across the nine English school boards in Québec and the Centre de services scolaire du Littoral.

In alignment with this mandate, the Inclusive School Network (ISN) Center of Excellence supports system-wide coherence, professional collaboration, and the advancement of inclusive practices across the English education network.

Through this role, the incumbent contributes to developing a strong knowledge base and expertise in differentiation and inclusion for resource teachers and school-based resource teams. This is achieved through sustainable, high-impact professional learning and network-wide collaboration.

The position also plays a key role in facilitating collaboration and coherence among school boards, supporting a shared vision of inclusive education and strengthening the capacity of resource teams to meet diverse student needs across Québec.

NATURE OF THE WORK:

The Education Consultant role includes providing advice, coordination, and support to educational institutions and services in the implementation, development, and evaluation of inclusive practices, instructional approaches, and support structures. The consultant will also contribute to the mandate and activities of the ISN Center of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate capacity-building for resource teachers and consultants at both the local and provincial levels to strengthen school-based resource practices;
• Collaborate with the Inclusive School Network (ISN) Center of Excellence’s coordinator, to ensure alignment of initiatives, professional learning, and network priorities;
• Develop and coordinate a professional learning network for resource teachers across English school boards, in collaboration with consultants;
• Support inter-board collaboration and access to high-quality professional development, particularly for smaller boards;
• Invite school administrators to participate in targeted working sessions and professional learning opportunities;
• Work closely with coordinators of other Centers of Excellence to leverage expertise and avoid duplication;
• Promote evidence-based pedagogical practices for students with special needs within an MTSS framework;
• Develop and implement an action plan based on priorities identified by ACES and aligned with the MEQ Strategic Plan;
• Maintain and promote the ALDI website and related communication tools

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate specialty, notably in Education.

ASSETS MAY INCLUDE:

• Expertise in supporting students with special educational needs and implementing inclusive support programs;

• Experience as a resource teacher;

• Strong knowledge of inclusive education and differentiated instruction best practices;

• Understanding of the diversity, context, and culture of English school boards in Quebec;

• Strong skills in assistive technology;

• Demonstrated success in teamwork, collaboration, and network building;

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills;

• Excellent communication skills in English and French;

• Willingness to travel provincially.

ANNUAL SALARY:

In accordance with the Professionals’ Agreement: ($56,670 to $105,432) (35-hour week), according to qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 4:00PM ON September 25, 2026 THROUGH ATLAS WORKLAND.

The Riverside School Board thanks all applicants for their interest but will only contact those selected.

Riverside School Board has implemented an Equal Access Employment Program and encourages applications from women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, indigenous people and people with disabilities.