Special Education Support Technician

New Frontiers School Board; Quebec; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New Frontiers School Board is seeking a Special Education Technician to support a multidisciplinary team in implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs or learning difficulties.

You will develop action plans, provide instructional support, and assist with crisis intervention to maintain a positive learning environment. The role requires collaboration with teaching staff, configurable to PAÉE guidelines, and a bilingual capability.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma of College Studies in special care counseling or a diploma or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.
• Training in Autism would be an asset.
• Experience working with students with special needs and creation of IEPs.
• Experience working with teaching staff and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of appropriate ways to handle intervention with challenging behaviors.
• Computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Good communication skills.
• Bilingual.
• Kindergarten cycle; toileting support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and drawing up an individualized education plan; select measures to attain objectives and apply them.
• Assess whether the objectives were attained and participate in evaluating the plan.
• Prepare, organize, and conduct educational or pedagogical support, cultural and recreational activities as well as sports activities to develop skills.
• Organize and supervise practicums in the workplace with other staff.
• Help students with learning activities in class and provide explanations; assist with lessons and homework.
• Observe situations and counsel students; apply intervention techniques during crises and support the teacher to ensure a conducive learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual

Teamwork

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counseling

Job description

New Frontiers School Board is seeking a Special Education Technician to support a multidisciplinary team in implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs or learning difficulties.

You will develop action plans, provide instructional support, and assist with crisis intervention to maintain a positive learning environment. The role requires collaboration with teaching staff, configurable to PAÉE guidelines, and a bilingual capability.