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Autism ABA Consultant -Temporary - 1.0 FTE - LTO
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September 19, 2024
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Upper Canada District School Board
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POSITION TITLE: Autism/ABA Consultant Temporary (Long Term Occasional) <p>LOCATION: Servicing Area Schools;Home Base: Oxford Office<p>REPORTS TO : Chief PsychologistSALARY : $74,681 - $90,426, commensurate with experience<p>START DATE: Immediately; <p>END DATE: June 27, 2025 or upon return of incumbent whichever is earlier. <p>FTE: 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week) JOB SUMMARY: <p>Under the direction of the Coordinating Principal of Student Engagement, the incumbent is responsible for providing support to specific students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) on a short term basis in various educational settings. The incumbent will be responsible for progressively working to stabilize classroom situations, establish specific strategies and/or programs that support long term student success and ensure the appropriate implementation of the strategies and/or programs to build staff capacity. The Coordinating Principal of Student Engagement will be assigned the responsibility for deployment, supervision, and assessment of progress. The length of time spent in any individual school varies due to the unique needs of each situation. Program and strategies direction would be determined in consultation with the Autism ABA Special Education Coordinator, Student Engagement Teacher, and Behaviourist, and reinforced by the Autism Therapist. The position involves dealing with confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and diversity.QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree in Psychology or Human Services field. Training in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) principles is an asset. A minimum of 5 years of recent, demonstrated experience in an educational setting with respect to students with ASD is required. Travel to various school locations is required.Skills Required: High degree of understanding the characteristics of the full spectrum of ASD<p> Superior knowledge of the range of evidence-based practices in autism treatment<p> High degree of knowledge of child development and augmentative communication systems as they relate to the behavioural treatment of individuals with ASD<p> Demonstrated flexibility to work in various school settings and work collaboratively in a team environment<p> Experience providing and/or facilitating adult learning and training<p> Ability to work independently with instruction and minimal supervision, take direction and demonstrate initiative<p> In depth working knowledge of assistive and adaptive technologies<p> Demonstrated conflict resolution skills, behavioural management and behavioural modification knowledge and skills, Behavioural Management System (BMS) training (or CPI trained or equivalent)<p> Demonstrated experience with ABA-based programming and strategies (supporting needs in communication, behaviour, social skills and transitioning)<p> Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact appropriately with students, parents, colleagues, other school staff and Upper Canada District School Boards (UCDSB) personnel<p> Ability to remain calm and non-confrontational under pressure<p> High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, tact and discretion is essential<p> Good organizational and time management skills<p> Willingness to learn and to accept challenges<p> Ability to learn and implement new ideas and concepts for student success<p> Proficient communication and computer skills, including use of word processing, e-mail software(s), Internet and portal communication site used by UCDSBDuties & Responsibilities: Incorporates methods of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in collaboration with the ABA Special Education Coordinator to implement the Ministry recommendations of Policy/ Program memorandum 140 (PPM 140)<p> Works as a member of a multi-disciplinary
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LocationOxford Mills, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Advertised until
2024-11-18
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