Autism Intervention Leader for Early Years | Flexible Hours

Government of PEI; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and dental after 6 months

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Department of Education and Early Years on Prince Edward Island seeks a specialist to develop, implement and monitor individualized behavioural interventions for preschoolers and Kindergarteners with ASD, providing IBI coaching to Autism Assistants and on-site family coaching.

You will lead evidence-based practice application, collaborate with professionals, design goals, and support transitions to early childhood centres and schools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Child Development, Education, Psychology or a related field.
• Extensive training in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
• Experience working with preschoolers with Autism.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, organize work responsibilities, work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and travel across the province.

Responsibilities

• Directing teaching with caseload children.
• Completing curriculum assessments.
• Designing developmentally sequenced goals and objectives.
• Writing and updating individual plans.
• Training and supporting team members in intervention techniques.
• Collaborating with professionals on goals and problem solving.
• Facilitating transitions into early childhood centres and schools.
• Participating in training sessions and facilitating functional behavioural assessments.
• Adapting and modifying programming and curriculum.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis / related field

Job description

The Department of Education and Early Years on Prince Edward Island seeks a specialist to develop, implement and monitor individualized behavioural interventions for preschoolers and Kindergarteners with ASD, providing IBI coaching to Autism Assistants and on-site family coaching.

You will lead evidence-based practice application, collaborate with professionals, design goals, and support transitions to early childhood centres and schools.