[REPOST] S-25-076 | Special Education Technician (replacement)

Eastern Townships School Board; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Quebec is seeking a Special Education Technician for a replacement position. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support students with special education needs through individualized education plans. The ideal candidate holds a relevant diploma, is fluent in both French and English, and can demonstrate strong communication and observational skills in a learning environment. The position is part-time, requiring 20 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling or equivalent.
• Hold a current first aid certification.
• Completed a skills refresher course within the last three years.
• Fluent in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft intervention plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead educational and recreational activities.
• Support students in learning and autonomy.
• Intervene with students in response to their environment.
• Keep records and write reports on student situations.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Communication techniques

Observation and intervention

Education

Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling

Job description

Details of the position

Job title: Special Education Technician (replacement)

School / Centre / Department: Knowlton Academ

Location: Lac-Brome, Quebec

Workload & schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 1h30pm à 5h30pm

Status: Replacement

Effective Date: As soon as possible

Expected end date: Undetermined. Maximum June 22, 2026

Salary: $27.71 - $39.88 per hour

Supervisor: School principal

Nature of the 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.

Description of tasks

• 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)