NTB 540 - Educational Assistant- Behaviour – temporary to June 30, 2024

at  HamiltonWentworth Catholic District School Board

Career Opportunity
NTB 540 Educational Assistant- Behaviour temporary to June 30, 2024
Posted April 3, 2024
Job Code 11
External
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Believing, Achieving, Serving
Since 1855, schools within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board have given witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board provides academic and co-curricular excellence within a Christ centered learning environment to 28,000 JK Grade 12 students at 56 schools throughout the city of Hamilton. Central to our vibrant and student focused system, is our vision of the child as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in our Mission which is:
In union with our Bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of
humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model.
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is committed to creating an appropriate and challenging learning environment:
in which members of the school community exemplify the teachings of Jesus Christ;
which reflects Gospel values and responsible use of human, financial and natural resources; and, which promotes academic and co-curricular excellence.

DESCRIPTION:

The centrally based Educational Assistant Behaviour works with school and central staff to support students with behaviour challenges in various schools in set blocks of time. These individuals work under the direction of the Superintendent of Education and the Special Education and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Consultant.
The Educational Assistant- Behaviour, works cooperatively with the Central Resource Teacher, the school principal, classroom teacher, special education resource teacher, and school based EAs to provide input into student programming by planning, coaching and modelling. The Educational Assistant-Behaviour supports school teams to implement Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)- based strategies within the school setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Assistant or Education Support Diploma or equivalent or comparable experiences;
Community College Level Behaviour Management course or equivalent; and,
ABA training and implementation experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

Experience working with students with behavior challenges at elementary and/or secondary student level;
Knowledge of and experience with the effective application of ABA in a school setting, specifically:
Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring an ABA approach,
Experience in working with a school team to develop and implement a behaviour support plan;
Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills;
Maturity in dealing with confidential information; and,
Flexibility regarding schedule within a seven-hour workday.
MUST HAVE valid drivers license and own reliable transportation

Please refer the Job description for details