| Reference #: | PSP 17-24-25 |
| Location: | Brantford, ON |
| Date Posted: | Sep 09, 2024 |
Job Description
Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide expertise in the area of ABA instructional methods, conduct data driven functional behavior assessments as well as develop functional based behavior support plans and safety plans. The candidate will monitor and interpret functional behavior interventions and data recording systems and work with other Grand Erie system staff to implement and release responsibility of a functional based behavior support plan to school staff. This individual will complete risk assessments associated with active and possible Ministry of Labour work refusals as well as provide consultation and any necessary documentation in the development of Special Incidence Portion files. The candidate will liaise between partners supporting the student as appropriate. The individual will also build capacity by offering professional development to school and system staff and participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications:
If your qualifications, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence make you an ideal candidate for this position, please submit your application, marked “personal and confidential”, which includes a complete resume, cover letter (one document if submitted electronically) with the names and telephone numbers of at least three professional references; your current supervisor must be provided as a reference
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector screen”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide expertise in the area of ABA instructional methods, conduct data driven functional behavior assessments as well as develop functional based behavior support plans and safety plans. The candidate will monitor and interpret functional behavior interventions and data recording systems and work with other Grand Erie system staff to implement and release responsibility of a functional based behavior support plan to school staff. This individual will complete risk assessments associated with active and possible Ministry of Labour work refusals as well as provide consultation and any necessary documentation in the development of Special Incidence Portion files. The candidate will liaise between partners supporting the student as appropriate. The individual will also build capacity by offering professional development to school and system staff and participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field is required
- Post-graduate level coursework in Applied Behaviour Analysis is required
- Member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) with a Certificate of Registration for a Behaviour Analyst Authorizing Autonomous Practice is required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the practice of behaviour analyst in an educational and/or clinical setting is required
- Experience in assessing, understanding, and managing significant behaviours is preferred.
| Job Specifications | |
| Hours of Work | 7 hours per day/35 hours per week |
| Rate of Pay | $82,455 to $91,858 hiring range $82,455 to $96,562 salary range A competitive benefits plan is available through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D). OMERS pension plan. |
| Effective Date | As soon as possible |
| Apply to | Join us! - Careers - Grand Erie District School Board (knighthunter.com) by September 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. |
If your qualifications, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence make you an ideal candidate for this position, please submit your application, marked “personal and confidential”, which includes a complete resume, cover letter (one document if submitted electronically) with the names and telephone numbers of at least three professional references; your current supervisor must be provided as a reference
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector screen”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Grand Erie District School recognizes the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people, as the traditional peoples of this territory. We acknowledge and give gratitude to the Indigenous peoples for sharing these lands in order for us to continue our work here today.
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