Qualified Special Education Technician

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Quebec is seeking a Special Education Technician to support students with disabilities. The role involves integrating students into classes, collaborating with teachers, and developing personalized learning plans. Candidates should have a diploma in Special Education and experience with special needs children. Fluency in English and French is required. This role offers a salary of $24.78 to $35.67 per hour based on qualifications and experience, along with various benefits.

Benefits

20 days paid vacation

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

Paid relocation benefits

Up to three round trips to Nunavik

Responsibilities

• Help students integrate into regular classes by modifying instructional activities.
• Work one-to-one with students and assist in areas of need.
• Plan and support activities to help students progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and psychosocial teams.
• Participate in evaluation sessions and develop IEPs.

Skills

Experience working with special needs children

Fluency in Inuktitut, English, and French

Problem-solving skills

Behaviour management skills

Education

College Diploma in Special Education

Job description

Overview

The special education technician will work with students with physical or mental disabilities, social maladjustments or learning difficulties by applying special education techniques and methods both inside and outside of the students' regular class.

Responsibilities

• Help students to be integrated into the regular class to the appropriate degree and modify the instructional activities so that they become accessible to the students;
• Work with the students one-to-one and carry out planned activities, encourage and help him or her in areas where this is deemed necessary;
• Plan, with appropriate support, activities which will help the students to progress to the best of her / his ability;
• Work closely with the regular teacher and / or special education teachers as well as the teacher training counsellor and the KI psychosocial team;
• Participate in the regular evaluation sessions in order to give feedback concerning the students' progress to other staff members and to the parents of the children;
• Take part in the Special Education Committee;
• Collaborate in developing IEPs;
• Support local Special Education Technicians;
• May be required to train less experienced technicians as well as coordinate the work of support staff in performing duties related to the implementation of programs involving technical operations for which he or she is responsible;
• May be required to assist the children with his / her physical needs, such as dressing, eating, traveling to and from school, etc.

Qualifications

College Diploma in Special Education.

The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

Requirements

• Experience working with special needs children;
• Fluency both spoken and written in two of the three languages of the board (Inuktitut, English and French);
• Ability to work closely with other staff members and school board personnel;
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to different situations;
• Behaviour management skills;
• Experience working in Nunavik (asset).

Working Hours

35 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Classification / Salary / Benefits

In accordance with the AENQ collective agreement for support staff, this position belongs to job category 4207 : from $24.78 to $35.67 an hour depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

Benefits

• 20 days paid vacation
• 2-week paid holiday period
• Free parking
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule
• Summer schedule
• Northern premium
• Food transportation allocation
• Paid relocation benefits
• Retention and attraction premium
• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik

Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Nakurmiik!