Applied Behaviour Analysis Support Worker

  • Midhurst
  • Simcoe County District School Board

APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS SUPPORT WORKER

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Applied Behaviour Analysis Support Worker. Reporting to the Principal of Special Education and Senior

LOCATION AND

PRINCIPAL’S NAME

F.T.E.

SCHEDULE / HOURS

STATUS

Special Education Services

Itinerant

Bronwen Davis

Linda Blom

Peter McLean

1.0 FTE

Daily - 7 hours per day.

This position will be paid an additional $2389.54 in compensation per year (PRO-RATED for partial year). This position will include regular contact with the Principal(s) of Special Education.

PERMANENT

Salary Range : $26.16 - $30.74 per hour in accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement

Start Date : ASAP

Qualifications : Required

Minimum two year college diploma in Child and Youth Worker, Development Service Worker, Educational Assistant or Social Service Worker OR a University degree in Behaviour Science in particular those who have a speciality in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Studies, Education, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology; Two (2) years related experience working with children and youth who have high special education needs, in particular those who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Preferred : Completion of a one (1) year post-graduate program in Autism and Behavioural Sciences; or

Completion of a three (3) year program in Behavioural Science Technology; or

Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA) qualifications.

Pertinent Skills and Experience : Excellent interpersonal, organization, and coordinating skills; Good oral and written communication skills; Ability to use software tools to record and display behaviour data; Ability to deliver professional development using a variety of media; Conduct functional behaviour assessments and interpret the results of the data; As a member of the Complex Needs Team, design and write ABA programs; Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with field and school staff, colleagues, teachers, service professionals, to support students; Reliable transportation required; The nature of this position will require travel within the Board; mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate.

TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS

A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA / DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO.

University degree holders must also attach transcripts showing related courses.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

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Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.