TECHNICIENNE OU TECHNICIEN EN ÉDUCATION SPÉCIALISÉE (Classe spécialisée M4)-Project Special

Lester B. Pearson School Board; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LASALLE JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal: Alexandra McDonald seeks a dedicated educational aide to support a K4 specialized classroom.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to apply special education techniques, adapt instructions, and support students with developmental delays and autism spectrum concerns. The ideal candidate has preschool experience, familiarity with AAC, and trauma-informed pedagogy, with readiness to engage families and community partners in student

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent recognised in special care counselling.
• First aid certificate dated within 3 years (8h min) and refresher (6h min).

Responsibilities

• Set up and facilitate individual and group activities for students.
• Work in the K4 specialized classroom with students who have identified needs and severe challenges.
• Assist the Teacher & Team in maintaining a consistent classroom structure and routine.
• Respond to student requests with a warm, firm approach when setting expectations.
• De-escalate violent and difficult situations while preserving student dignity.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and PD activities.
• Collaborate with the clinical and multi-disciplinary teams to support interventions.
• Develop and prepare TEACCH materials and other visual supports in the classroom.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions for students.
• Repeat instructions and assist students in carrying out tasks and practicing skills.
• Assist students with personal care tasks if necessary.
• Monitor behaviour and learning within the classroom setting.
• Knowledge of outside services and partnerships is an asset.
• Create confidential reports on students’ needs.

Skills

Preschool experience

Special needs experience

Trauma-informed pedagogy

AAC familiarity

Education

Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling

First aid certificate (8h course)

Tools

TEACCH approach

CASP programming

Job description

LASALLE JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Principal: Alexandra McDonald

K4 Specialized Classroom Setting

Qualifications:

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

AND

Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of:

1. a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration; 2. a refresher course of a minimum six (6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagrap

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in preschool education is an asset

• Experience working with special needs students, particularly student having developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, severe behavioural challenges and oppositional behaviour disorder is an asset

• Must be flexible to adapt to the specific needs of preschool students with complex profiles and needs

• Facility with the use of assistive technology to support the delivery of modified programs including familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems - an asset

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the school team to support the implementation of interventions for students with exceptionalities

• Must be comfortable working with oppositional and defiant students

• Experience in social- emotional learning and trauma informed pedagogy

• Non-Violent Crisis intervention training or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training is an asset

• Experience with the TEACCH approach as well as CASP programming are assets

• Knowledge and experience working with Health, Social Services and Community partners would be an asset

Nature of the work:

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists of working as part of a teaching and multidisciplinary team to apply special education techniques, supports, and adaptations for students with intellectual/learning/physical disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder in educational, volunteer, and employment settings.

Description of the special K4 program (special project): Specialized K4/K5 classroom setting that supports our youngest student population with a variety of special needs ranging from global development delays, autism, and other significant difficulties. Class sizes range between 4-6 students requiring intensive support. Following a play-based approach, students build school readiness by working on developmental skills such as communication, self-regulation, sensory-motor and daily living skills.

Modified learning environment where we provide methods of instruction that are based and compatible with the student’s complex learning profile in order for them to experience academic, social and communication growth and increase both self-advocacy and independence skills.

Daily Tasks/Dossiers:

• Sets up and facilitates individual and group activities for students

• Works in the K4 specialized classroom with students who have identified needs and severe challenges

• assisting the Teacher & Team in implementing and maintaining a consistent classroom structure and routine;

• responding in a predictable way to student requests, actions and needs; utilizing a warm, firm caring approach when setting expectations for students;

• De-escalates violent and difficult situations with both at-risk and high needs students while maintaining the students’ dignity

• Participating in team meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and professional development activities, when requested;including meetings with students/parents/caregivers and members of community organizations and/or health/social services

• Working collaboratively with the clinical team, the multi-disciplinary resource team and classroom team.

• Assisting in the development, management and preparation of specialized materials (TEACCH materials, visual materials, etc.) in the classroom

• Develop and provide programmed practice activities and repetitions

• Repeating instructions and assisting students in carrying out tasks and activities; helping students practice and rehearse skills;

• Assist students with personal care tasks if necessary;

• Monitoring their behaviour and learning within the classroom setting;

• Knowledge of outside services and support available to students is an asset

• Ability to create and consult confidential reports on students’ needs

• Perform related work as required.