Description
The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Applied Behaviour Analysis Support Worker. Reporting to the Principal of Special Education and Senior Psychologist/Manager of Clinical Services, the successful candidate will provide direct applied behaviour analysis and related services to students in school and community settings, including participation in planning sessions, implementing program plans, conducting and writing functional behavioural assessments (FBA), monitoring progress and changing objectives as needed.
LOCATION AND
PRINCIPAL’S NAME
F.T.E.
SCHEDULE / HOURS
STATUS
Special Education Services
Itinerant
Dr. Bronwen Davis
Linda Blom
Megan Francis
1.0 FTE
Daily - 7 hours per day.
This position will be paid an additional $2442.10 in compensation per year. This position will include regular contact with the Principal(s) of Special Education.
Permanent
Salary Range: $28.19 - $32.97 per hour in accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement
Start Date: ASAP
Qualifications:
Required
Minimum two year college diploma in Child and Youth Worker, Development Service Worker, Educational Assistant or Social Service Worker OR a University degree in Behaviour Science in particular those who have a specialty in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Studies, Education, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology;
Two (2) years related experience working with children and youth who have high special education needs, in particular those who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Preferred:
Completion of a one (1) year post-graduate program in Autism and Behavioural Sciences; or
Completion of a three (3) year program in Behavioural Science Technology; or
Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) qualifications.
Pertinent Skills and Experience:
Excellent interpersonal, organization, and coordinating skills;
Good oral and written communication skills;
Ability to use software tools to record and display behaviour data;
Ability to deliver professional development using a variety of media;
Conduct functional behaviour assessments and interpret the results of the data;
As a member of the Complex Needs Team, design and write ABA programs;
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with field and school staff, colleagues, teachers, service professionals, to support students;
Reliable transportation required;
The nature of this position will require travel within the Board; mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate.
TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS
A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA / DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO.
University degree holders must also attach transcripts showing related courses.
** This position works the school year. Locations are subject to change to meet student needs. The duties, responsibilities and requirements for the position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Applied Behaviour Analysis Support Worker.
Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,
even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at www.applytoeducation.com. Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on the listed deadline . Cover letters may be addressed to Dr. Bronwen Davis, Senior Psychologist/Manager of Clinical Services. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. To view the posting on the ATE web-site, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board. To apply for the posting:
Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc.) applicant account;
Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;
Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.
Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax . Should you require assistance in registering for ATE, please contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
