Psychologist Jobs in London, ON

POSITION SUMMARY

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The Behavioural Analyst assesses, designs and implements behavioural programs as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and provides leadership in building school-based and system capacity in the provision of effective supports to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and students presenting with challenging behaviour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides expertise in the area of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles, strategies and methods.
• Develops and facilitates professional development training sessions to school-based and system staff as required to build capacity regarding ABA strategies and methods.
• Collaborates and coordinates with community agencies and behaviour therapists to support student transition to school.
• Leads a team of Educational Assistants specializing in ABA by providing coaching and training in data collection, and the implementation of behavioural programming for students.
• Presents and interprets data regarding student behaviour.
• Develops and supervises the implementation of behaviour plans with ongoing monitoring, review and revision as required.
• Provides direct support and coaching to school-based and system staff in the modelling of strategies to shape student behaviour.
• Consults with Teachers regarding individual education plans, safety plans and behaviour programs.
• Actively participates in system initiatives, projects and programs in support of improved student achievement and well-being.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding behaviour plans and student progress.
• Supports the implementation of Ministry of Education policy in compliance with Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 140 and No. 156.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis or Applied Disability Studies or equivalent and current registration with the College of Psychologist and Behaviour Analyst of Ontario

Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date.

This position exists to provide casual replacement coverage for an existing role within the organization and is subject to the availability of work, in accordance with operational needs. Thames Valley does not utilize any assistive technology in the recruitment and selection process.

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons. In accordance with regulations, this will be an ongoing expectation of employment for TVDSB employees every five years of employment.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada.