[Repost] S-25-013 | Special Education Technician (replacement)

Eastern Townships School Board; Granby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Granby is seeking a Special Education Technician to work with students needing specific support. Responsibilities include developing intervention plans, guiding educational activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have a Diploma in Special Care Counselling and be fluent in both French and English. This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with an hourly wage ranging from $27.71 to $39.88.

Qualifications

• Hold a diploma or attestation recognized by the competent authority.
• Successful completion of a standard first aid course.
• Completion of a refresher course on first aid.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drafts the intervention plan.
• Organizes and leads educational and recreational activities.
• Supports students in their learning and development.
• Records observations and interventions and writes reports.
• Collaborates with external stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Intervention strategies

Communication techniques

Education

Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling

Job description

Position Details

Job title: Special Education Technician

School / Centre / Department: Parkview Elementary School

Location: Granby, Quebec

Workload & schedule: 30 hours per week
Monday to Friday: 8:05 am to 2:35 pm

Status: Replacement

Effective Date: As soon as possible

Expected end date: Undetermined

Salary: $27.71 - $39.88 per hour

Supervisor: School principal

Nature of Work

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in working with a multidisciplinary team to apply special education techniques and methods in keeping with an individualized education plan intended for handicapped students or students with social maladjustments or learning difficulties or in keeping with a program designed for students requiring specific support.

Responsibilities

• Under the responsibility of the school principal and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, participates in the development and drafting of the intervention plan;
• Develops, organizes and leads educational, pedagogical, cultural, recreational and sports activities aimed at developing social, cognitive, psychomotor, communication and other skills;
• Supports students in their learning and autonomy development;
• Observes the situation and intervenes with students in response to their environment; supports the teacher in ensuring a classroom environment conducive to learning;
• Uses communication techniques adapted to students' needs;
• Records observations and interventions, keeps records and writes reports on student situations;
• Collaborates, as needed, with youth protection agencies and other external stakeholders;
• Meets with students, parents and teaching staff to advise, inform and provide relevant documentation and references;
• Performs any other related duties as required.

Desired Profile

Schooling: Hold a Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling, or a diploma or attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

Other Requirements

• Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of:
• a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration;
• a refresher course of a minimum six(6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph 1.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)