Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) TRANSITION LEADER (MM5) – 2 openings

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Transition Leader (MM5)

Posting #25.070 – 2 Permanent openings and 1 Temporary opening (12 / 5 / 26 – 8 / 31 / 27) for the Learning Services – Special Education division of the Waterloo Region District School Board.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well‑Being (Special Education) through the System Administrator (Special Education), the successful candidate will support principals, teachers and support staff by providing and coordinating training and supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This Mid‑management Level 5 position offers a salary of $106,586 to $124,069, requires 35 hours per week for 12 months per year, and is effective January 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to principals, teachers and paraprofessional staff in the use of ABA strategies.
• Provide and coordinate ASD / ABA training and resources.
• Support children and youth transitioning from the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) to school (e.g., observe therapy sessions, attend case conferences, support reintegration into class).
• Liaise with parents / caregivers and community partners associated with the OAP.
• Facilitate collaboration between service providers and schools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Application Information

Submit a cover letter and resume by quoting posting #25.070 – ABA Transition Leader, no later than 4 : 00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, to Laurie Pett, Human Resources Officer, at management_resumes@wrdsb.ca.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We actively encourage applicants from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, persons experiencing discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion, place of origin, visible and / or invisible disabilities, and marginalised sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions.

We will provide reasonable accommodations as needed and will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human‑rights protected grounds.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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