Description
YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Invites applications for the position of:
ABA Associate
(1) Permanent Full-Time Position 1.0 FTE (35 hpw)
OSSTF-PSSP 2 - $51,490 to $81,083 per annum
Effective: October 2024
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor of ABA and Behaviour Resource Services, the ABA Associate works under the direction of qualified ABA Specialists to implement approved ABA programming in support of students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
Major Responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the ABA Specialist with the identification of a student's learning needs, the ABA Associate will:
Gather and/or provide information to measure and monitor ongoing student progress through direct and indirect data collection, data analysis, and data review
Implement behavioural interviews and functional behaviour assessments
Provide recommendations related to the area of ABA strategies
Develop and implement behaviour management plans
Support skills training and capacity building via instruction, modeling, and coaching
Provide short-term, intensive support to students (individually and small groups) in order to implement ABA Specialist recommendations
Consult to school teams and assist in developing student’s safety, self-regulation, and other adaptive behavioural skill repertoires including providing school and families with materials, references or resources
Create programming materials and departmental resources
Participate in the development of ABA and Psychoeducational materials and the delivery of professional training/education
Participate in the development and delivery of educational training materials for direct delivery to student groups (e.g., classroom)
Participate in multidisciplinary team coordination meetings, action planning meetings, and case conferences/team meetings, as required
Liaise with Teachers, Principals, Board personnel, parents and outside agencies as appropriate
Maintain electronic clinical records as per departmental procedures
Qualifications and Experience:
Successful completion of a post graduate diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science or related and/or equivalent post graduate ABA coursework (e.g., RBT program)
Advanced 3 year College Diploma - Behavioural Science, Child and Youth Worker or equivalent
2 - 3 years academic or clinical experience with children across the range of exceptionalities and implementing BCBA-supervised behaviour plans
Experience with implementing Behaviour Skills Training, BMS/CPI, AIM, and PFA-SBT is considered an asset
Interested applicants may apply until the close of business on October 24 , 2024 .
Thank you for your application.
We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.
Commitment to Equity
YCDSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment of diversity and employment equity and is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.
We are proud to have built a culture that thrives on idea-sharing and collaboration, always finding ways to continue to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive work environment. We are committed to being an equitable employer, providing an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce, including but not limited to, women, persons with visible and invisible disabilities, Indigenous persons, and ethnic visible minorities.
Accessibility
The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
Diversity and Inclusion
Consistent with the YCDSB’s commitment to fostering a diverse workforce, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are members of groups protected by the Human Rights Code. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.
Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC)
As a condition of employment with the York Catholic District School Board, successful candidates will be required to submit an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board (valid if issued within the last 12 months).
Mission Statement
With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.
Vision Statement
A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that
develops socially responsible global citizens.
Catholic Education Centre
320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1 - (905) 713-1211
John De Faveri
Interim Director of Education
