SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNICIAN–Project Harbour: Behaviour

SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNICIAN-Project Harbour : Behaviour

Nature of the Work

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in working with a multidisciplinary team to apply special education techniques and methods in keeping with an individualized education plan intended for handicapped students or students with social maladjustments or learning difficulties or in keeping with a program designed for students requiring specific support.

Requirements and Qualifications

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

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

a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration

a refresher course of a minimum six (6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired

Four (4) years of directly relevant experience

Working knowledge of French (both oral and written)

Fluency in English language skills, both oral and written, with a knowledge of report writing and data collection

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook for day to day operations

Knowledge of best practice strategies such as : conflict resolution and peer mediation, creating and implementing program, attachment-based theories, and behaviour modification techniques

Knowledge of diagnoses and associated behavioral difficulties such as : Intellectual delays, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Motor difficulties, Anxiety, Attachment Disorder, Social Maladjustment, Emotional trauma, and communication difficulties

Understanding of the various special education settings and classrooms within the English Montreal School Board (For example : SEEDS classes, St. Raphael school)

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders

Basic knowledge of elementary and high school curriculum

Knowledge of prevention and intervention behavior plans as well as Individualized Education Program’s (IEP)

Ability to actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings

Ability to respond to crisis situations in which there is physical and verbal violence

Knowledge of program design and implementation

Have CPI training or is willing to become trained

Access to a vehicle is considered an asset

Flexibility to visit multiple schools on the EMSB territory in the same day

The Human Resources Department will contact the selected applicants to undergo a testing session related to the post. Only the applicants who successfully pass the tests will be convened for an interview.

Interested candidates should send their letter of interest and curriculum vitae to [email protected] to the attention of Ms.

Marilyn Ramlakhan, Assistant Director of the Human Resources Department.

Please refer to PROJECT HABOUR-BEHAVIOUR in your letter of application.