Description
VISION
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto.
At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.
The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is accepting applications for the position of 2 (two), 100% Contract- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.
All interested applicants are welcome to apply. We are an inclusive employer.
Work Year: School Year Plus Six (6) Working Days
Positions available: 100% Contract (2) positions commencing immediately until July 3, 2025
CRITERIA FOR AN INTERVIEW ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) certification or currently enrolled in Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Verified Course Sequence and collecting supervised experience hours from BCBA
Master's degree in education, psychology, behavioural analysis or related discipline preferred
Minimum two (2) years related experience in supporting students and/or young adults with
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) applying ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) methods
Proven expertise in working with school aged children and young adults with ASD
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary groups as a team
Experience in providing staff training and consultation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites
Must possess a valid driver's license and own vehicle available to use for travel within the Greater Toronto area ( eligibility for mileage reimbursement)
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to and under the direction of the Chief of Autism, the primary function of the job is to provide support to improve the capacity of school teams in providing skilled support to students with ASD through training and professional expertise. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Provide job-embedded professional development for school staff to extend their awareness and use of ABA strategies, functional behavior assessments and the effective use of related resources to support students with ASD
Work with the school board's Project Coordinator to help support ABA training modules and Professional Learning Community (PLC) for support staff
Provide school-based behavioural consultation and/or assessment regarding behavioural strategies and interventions for students with ASD
Work with TCDSB staff to help build ABA capacity within the system and support a deeper understanding of Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 140
Work with Project Coordinator to liaise with external ABA providers to develop alignment of supports and programs provided within school settings with those provided in dedicated space
Performing other duties as assigned or required.
Please note that the position requires direct contact with school children, and all participants must be practicing Catholics verified through a pastoral reference letter from your parish priest.
This is an A.P.S.S.P. union position with a salary range of $68,696.58 - $108,040.11.
WHO WE ARE
Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees.
Employees are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education.
We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire continuous improvement so that we can better serve our students, communities, and employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.
The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld
All interested applicants are asked to apply online through Apply to Education.
We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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