SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNICIAN- ACCESS Royal Oak - Adam’s P.A.C.E. Program (replacement- 27.5HRS)

Riverside School Board is seeking a Special Education Technician to work directly at ACCESS Royal Oak with Adam’s P.A.C.E .

Adam’s P.A.C.E . is a joint program between Riverside School Board and Champlain College that provides a college experience for students between the ages of 17-23 years with a neurodivergent profile. As a vibrant part of college life on campus, Adam’s P.A.C.E. students take advantage of all social opportunities. They audit classes, participate in the college’s social events, and join clubs.  In addition to their studies, the students are on a work stage that is tailored to their individual needs and abilities.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNICIAN

NATURE OF WORK :

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, under the direction of the school principals.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS :

§ To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in applying special education techniques and methods in therapeutic programs for students experiencing learning disabilities and behavioral difficulties.

§ Work collaboratively with teachers to review, modify and develop I.E.P. under the supervision of the Principal.

§ Support students in their academic program as detailed in the student’s I.E.P.

§ Develop appropriate programs for each student to be included in the I.E.P. Programs and / or strategies.

§ Collaborate with parents in the implementation of recommendations contained in the I.E.P.

§ Apply, adapt and organize activities at lunch and recess that will allow for students with special needs to be integrated and participate in the activities with other students.

§ Prepare progress reports on the students.

§ Participate in discussions and keep accurate files on the students.

§ Support and help with the implementation of school wide programs.

§ Collaborate with community services that can provide support to the school, students and / or the parents.

§ Provide support to the staff by keeping them aware of pertinent information regarding students with whom they are working, as well as suggesting strategies for teachers, daycare and lunch hour supervisors.

§ Work with others to organize and supervise on the-job-training for students with special needs.

§ Train and support less experienced technicians and coordinate work of support staff in the implementation of programs he / she is responsible for.

§ If need be, perform any other related duty.

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.

OTHER QUALIFICATION :

• Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of a standard first aid course of minimum eight (8) hour duration or a refresher course of a minimum six (6) hour duration updating skills acquired in the course mentioned above.
• The successful candidate must have access to a car on Tuesdays and Thursdays to conduct check-ins with students completing internships.

SALARY : Step 1 :   $27.71 to Step 12 : $39.88, according to qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ATLAS WORKLAND.

Riverside School Board thanks all applicants for their interest but will only contact those selected.

Riverside School Board encourages applications from women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities.