Career****Opportunity

PASS320–ABAFacilitator–1.0FTE****Permanent

**PostedSeptember29,**2025

Internal/External

DateofAppointment: As soon as possible

Reporting****to:

Superintendent of Special Education andBoard-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA).

Description:

The Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Facilitator will work to support students with special education needs to address students' learning and behavioural needs. The ABA Facilitator will support the HWCDSB BCBAs, central and school staffs with the Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) process, supporting school staff with the development and implementation of behaviour support plans and skills building programs under the supervision of a HWCDSB BCBA.

DetailsofFunction:

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position under supervision under a HWCDSB BCBA; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. The ABA Facilitator will:

• support the BCBA in conducting assessments (e.g., Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA), ABA-based curriculum assessments, etc.);
• support the BCBA in developing function-based strategies for current caseload of ABA referrals;
• support central and school staff with understanding and selecting function-based strategies for school-based behaviour support plans for implementation in the school environment;
• use behaviour skills training to coach central and school staff on implementing behaviour support plan strategies and skill building programs;
• collect, graph, and analyze baseline and intervention data;
• with the BCBA, offer recommendations for program revisions based on collected data;
• participate in and, where appropriate, lead various meetings, including but not limited to school, parent, board, and/or community inter-disciplinary teams;
• contribute to the development and/or updates to student individual education plans (IEP), as appropriate;
• support and/or facilitate ABA school resource team (SRT) student case consultations;
• support and/or facilitate the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of ABA groups and system programs (e.g., groups based on PEERS® curriculum, Connect-the-Dots Kindergarten Groups, Kindergarten Reception Class, ABA summer programs, etc.);
• prepare and support professional development presentations and materials for central and school staff to build capacity in the application of behaviour analytic assessments, selection and implementation of function-based strategies embedded in the IEP for classroom application;
• prepare programming materials; and,
• meet regularly with BCBA for supervision

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in, or completed post-graduate degree in behaviour analysis, psychology, education or a related field with recognized coursework in behaviour analysis and/or verified course sequence (VCS) in behaviour analysis
• 1 year of experience providing behaviour analytic services directly to clients/students in a clinical or educational setting
• Intention to complete supervised hours in alignment with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
• Experience with ABA-based curriculum assessments and designing comprehensive ABA programs

Preferences:

• In process of completing (or completed) 2000 hours of supervised practice within the field of ABA under the supervision of a behaviour analyst
• 3 years of experience providing behaviour analytic services directly to clients/students in a clinical or educational setting
• Current BMS Certification or equivalent, including practical application experience

Applicants will require a valid driver's license and use of a vehicle.

Location:

• Nicholas Mancini Centre – 44 Hunt Street, Hamilton
• Staff will be working in-person in elementary and/or secondary schools

Salary:

Professional Administrative Support Staff (PASS 5) ($70,872-$88,588)

**Vacancy****Status:**New position

Lastdateforconsideration:Monday,October13,2025at4:00pm

Applicationpackagesshallincludethe****following:

• Cover letter;
• An updated resume; and
• And two (2) professional references.

Current, completed and clear Vulnerable Sector Check will be required prior to hiring. Only candidates having the stated qualifications and requirements shall be interviewed.

Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include two (2) Professional References; and a Pastoral Reference Letter is preferred. It must also include an authorization to contact references provided. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note that consideration will be given to those applicants who submitted a complete package.

Only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is:

“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:

• value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities;
• value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives
• collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti -Racism Data Standards.

Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identity as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.