Special Education Technician - St-Patrick Elementary School

Job summary

Provide classroom and individualized support to students with disabilities, autism, learning needs, and behavioral challenges, using appropriate special education techniques and adaptations. Coordinate with students, families, school staff, and community or health-service partners; support self-regulation, social skills, attendance, technology use, and conflict de-escalation.

Job details

St-Patrick Elementary School Cyclical layoff during the summer period 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. AND Hold a 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; 2. a refresher course of a minimum six (6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph Other Requirements Must be fluent in French and English (oral and written) Experience in elementary education is an asset Familiar with the French elementary program Familiarity with the use and creation of the following techniques/technologies: Google Platform, Google Read and Write, snapverter, word-q, Social Stories, and visuals (visuals schedules and other visual supports) Must be flexible and open to work with different types of students within the school Familiar with TIPPS(Trauma informed practices), CASP, UDL, Differentiated Instruction, SEL and Zones of regulation an asset Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training or equivalent is an asset Knowledge and experience working with Health, Social Services and Community partners would be an asset First responder training would be an asset Nature Of The Work The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists of working as part of a teaching and multidisciplinary team to apply special education techniques, supports, and adaptations for students with intellectual/learning/physical disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder and/or behavior disorders in educational, volunteer, and employment settings. Daily Tasks/Dossiers Works in the classroom with students that have identified needs Works with a diverse range of student needs Ability to create and consult confidential reports on students’ needs Liaison between students, staff, and administration Ability to implement the appropriate strategies that constitute an individualized profile Train students on technological tools to support their learning and examination procedures Attends multi-disciplinary resource and/or other meetings (including meetings with students/parents/caregivers and members of community organizations and/or health/social services). May have to contact students/parents/caregivers regarding student attendance, behavior, successes and/or struggles. De-escalates violent and difficult situations with both at-risk and high needs students while maintaining the students’ dignity. Knowledge of outside services and support available to students is an asset Planning and managing Social Skills or other groups Daily check-ins with vulnerable students Recess duty to monitor vulnerable students Teaching self-regulation techniques Mediating conflict between students

What you’ll do

Provide classroom and individualized support to students with disabilities, autism, learning needs, and behavioral challenges, using appropriate special education techniques and adaptations. Coordinate with students, families, school staff, and community or health-service partners; support self-regulation, social skills, attendance, technology use, and conflict de-escalation.

Requirements

A Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling, or an equivalent recognized diploma or attestation, is required, along with current standard first aid and refresher-course certificates. Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken French and English; elementary education experience, familiarity with relevant educational tools and approaches, and crisis intervention training are assets.

Listed skills

• Differentiated instruction · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Special Education Support
• Individualized Student Strategies
• Classroom Support
• Student Behavior Management
• De-escalation
• Conflict Mediation
• Self-Regulation Instruction
• Social Skills Group Facilitation
• Confidential Student Reporting
• Assistive Technology Training
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Parent and Caregiver Communication
• French-English Fluency
• Differentiated Instruction
• Trauma-Informed Practices
• First Aid

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety

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