Specialized Education Technician

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys - CSSMB; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave

Sick days

Well-being culture

Recreational programs

Employee discounts

Assistance program

RREGOP pension

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Job summary

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (CSSMB) seeks a specialized education technician to support students with disabilities or difficulties. You will participate in intervention plans, lead educational activities, de-escalate crises, and assist in behavior modification with method and kindness.

Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals, you will create learning conditions that promote growth, safety, and inclusion in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Hold a college diploma (DEC) in one of the specified disciplines.
• Alternative: DEC plus two relevant certificates or BAC degree as listed.
• Demonstrate teamwork, organization, and strong judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write intervention plans for students with difficulties.
• Develop and lead educational and recreational activities to support growth.
• Assist learning in class and help with reading and writing; explain lessons.
• Observe and intervene in crises, promote calm, and support behavior modification.
• Meet with students, parents, and staff to inform and provide references.

Skills

Adaptability

Stress management

Autonomy

Teamwork

Judgment

Problem solving

Empathy

Patience

Education

DEC in Special Care Counselling

DEC in Social Work Techniques

DEC in Delinquency Intervention Techniques

Equivalence accepted diploma

Job description

Start Date: 2026-08-27

There are professions that change trajectories. Being a specialized education technician at CSSMB is one of them. Alongside students with disabilities or difficulties, you participate in intervention plans, lead educational activities, support learning, de-escalate crises, and assist them in their behavior modification process with method and kindness. In collaboration with various stakeholders, you create the conditions that allow them to learn, grow, and find their place.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and writing of the intervention plan for the student in difficulty;
• Develop, organize, and lead educational or pedagogical support activities, cultural, recreational, and sports activities aimed at developing social, cognitive, psychomotor, communication skills, or others;
• Support the student in their learning, particularly in class; help them with reading and writing and provide explanations; assist them in learning lessons and completing homework;
• Observe the situation and intervene with students in reaction to their environment; provide them with a helping relationship; use, during a crisis, intervention techniques that can promote a return to calm and order; accompany them in their behavior modification process; support the teacher in ensuring a conducive learning environment in the classroom;
• Meet with students, parents, and teaching staff to advise, inform, and provide them with relevant documentation and references.

Requirements

Hold a college diploma (DEC) in one of the following disciplines:

• Special Care Counselling;
• Social Work Techniques;
• Delinquency Intervention Techniques;
• or hold a diploma or certificate of studies whose equivalence is recognized by the competent authority.

Or:

Hold one (1) general college diploma (DEC) and two (2) certificates from the following:

• Certificate in Psychoeducational Intervention;
• Certificate in Mental Health: Foundations and Intervention Practices;
• Certificate in Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder Intervention;
• Certificate in Victimology;
• Certificate in Criminology;
• Certificate in Addiction Prevention;
• Certificate in Educational Intervention in Family and Community Settings;
• Certificate in Youth Intervention: Foundations and Practices.

Or:

Hold one (1) undergraduate university degree (BAC) in one of the following:

• Psychology;
• Psychoeducation;
• Social Work;
• Social Services;
• School Adaptation;
• Addiction;
• Criminology.

Or:

Hold a college studies attestation (AEC) of 60 credits (or more) in one of the following disciplines:

• Special Education Techniques;
• Social Work Techniques;
• Diplomas (AEC in Special Education / AEC in Social Work of less than 60 credits) are accepted but do not grant access to a regular position. *****
• Have a good ability to adapt, good stress management, and be autonomous;
• Be rigorous, organized, and have a strong interest in teamwork;
• Possess good judgment and excellent problem-solving skills;
• Be empathetic, patient, and prioritize the well-being and safety of children.

Benefits

• Family obligation leave and many others
• Sick days and special leave
• CSSMB promotes a culture focused on well-being and balance. Disconnect to reconnect better!
• Diverse recreational programs and employee discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Defined benefit pension plan (RREGOP) that ensures predictable and stable income during retirement
• Group insurance plan
• Telemedicine service

All our employees are subject to the Act respecting the laicity of the State and the Education Act (LIP). This law provides, among other things, for the prohibition of wearing religious symbols for anyone in contact with students.