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 school board in Quebec is looking for a Special Education Technician (replacement) to work with a multidisciplinary team. The role includes supporting students with special needs and implementing individualized education plans. Candidates must hold a relevant diploma, be fluent in both French and English, and have current first aid certifications. This is a part-time position with a workload of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Hold a certificate in first aid (max 3 years old).
• Have completed a refresher course in first aid.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of intervention plans.
• Lead educational and recreational activities.
• Support students in their learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide a conducive learning environment.

Skills

Fluent in French and English

Strong communication techniques

Ability to support student autonomy

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 – 5h30pm
Status: Replacement
Effective Date: As soon as possible
Expected end date: Undetermined
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).