Registered Teacher – Individualized Learning Programs

Individualized Instruction and Assessment

• Provide individualized academic instruction aligned with the learner’s current abilities, educational goals and confirmed learning plan.
• Plan and deliver appropriate instruction in assigned areas such as literacy, numeracy, curriculum-based subjects, study skills and executive-function development.
• Use appropriate educational assessments, observations and work samples to identify learning needs and monitor progress.
• Adapt teaching methods, materials, pacing and assessment approaches to support different learning profiles, communication needs and educational goals.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials and learning activities within the teacher’s demonstrated qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
• Support learners in developing academic confidence, independence, organization and effective learning strategies.

Learning Plans and Progress Monitoring

• Contribute to individualized learning goals and instructional plans based on available educational information and confirmed service requirements.
• Maintain accurate, objective and timely records of instruction, learner participation and progress.
• Review learner progress and adjust educational strategies where appropriate and within the teacher’s professional competence.
• Provide clear progress information and practical educational recommendations through approved documentation and communication processes.
• Avoid diagnosing medical, psychological, behavioural or learning conditions unless separately authorized and professionally qualified to do so.

Coordination with Families and Other Professionals

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with learners, families and authorized HolistiCare representatives.
• Where authorized and relevant, coordinate with schools and approved educational or clinical professionals to support consistency across services.
• Support educational goals that may complement an authorized clinical or behavioural plan while keeping teaching services separate from clinical ABA treatment.
• Do not independently provide, represent, document or invoice educational instruction as ABA treatment or an Ontario Autism Program core clinical service.
• Protect learner privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable law, professional obligations, agreements and HolistiCare requirements.

Safety and Professional Practice

• Maintain professional boundaries and respectful, inclusive and culturally responsive interactions with learners and families.
• Promptly report safety concerns, incidents, suspected abuse or circumstances affecting service delivery through the applicable reporting process.
• Comply with applicable Ontario College of Teachers standards and professional requirements.
• Provide services only within the teacher’s qualifications, demonstrated competence and accepted assignment.

Additional Responsibilities for Employees

• Follow applicable HolistiCare policies, procedures, schedules, documentation standards and reasonable program direction.
• Participate in required orientation, meetings, training and performance-support activities.
• Complete other related duties reasonably connected to the employee’s qualifications, role and assigned work.

Additional Responsibilities for Independent Contractors

• Deliver only the services accepted under the applicable independent-contractor agreement and confirmed assignment.
• Maintain responsibility for independent business operations, professional teaching methods, required registrations, insurance, expenses and tax obligations.
• Provide agreed documentation and service information necessary for coordination, safeguarding, administration and billing.
• Promptly advise HolistiCare of any professional restriction, conflict or change affecting the contractor’s ability to complete an accepted assignment.