Casual Therapeutic Assistant - School Behavioral Therapy

Edmonton Catholic Schools; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Edmonton Catholic Schools is seeking Casual Therapeutic Assistants - Behavioural Therapy to provide behavioural support services to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 within an inclusive education environment. You will work in classroom settings alongside a multidisciplinary team and under supervision of the Principal and Behavioural Therapy Manager.

The role requires diploma in disability studies and pediatric experience, with knowledge in autism, behaviour supports, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Diploma in Disability Studies plus three years directly related pediatric experience.
• Coursework in delays/disorders such as autism and mental health is an asset.
• Knowledge of applied human behaviour, positive approaches to learning, inclusion and advocacy principles, and assessment concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs/strategies with specific children or groups within the classroom environment as outlined by the specialist and classroom team.
• Plan and implement small and large group strategies/activities to support development of identified children.
• Develop materials related to varied programs/strategies.
• Maintain records of planned programs and child progress.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programs/strategies designed to meet objectives.
• Share information with the classroom team and coordinate with the specialist for appropriate programming and follow-up.
• Model and discuss strategies with the classroom team; work collaboratively with members to implement strategies.
• Assist in delivering workshops/seminars; conduct screenings and assist in administering screening tools.

Skills

Disability Studies Diploma

Pediatric experience

Autism knowledge

Crisis intervention

Educational inclusion

Technology literacy

Program planning

Applied behavior analysis

English proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-reflection

Organization

Problem solving

Site travel

Education

Diploma in Disability Studies

Tools

Microsoft

iPad

Job description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is seeking Casual Therapeutic Assistants - Behavioural Therapy to provide behavioural support services to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 within an inclusive education environment. You will work in classroom settings alongside a multidisciplinary team and under supervision of the Principal and Behavioural Therapy Manager.

The role requires diploma in disability studies and pediatric experience, with knowledge in autism, behaviour supports, and inclusion