EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science discipline with a psychology or education major
• Specialized training in supporting students in inclusive educational environments
• Minimum of three years’ successful experience working with persons with severe social-emotional, behavioural, and/or mental health difficulties

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner
• Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participates in program development, improvement, effectiveness, and innovation of special education instructional methods
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

• Provides one-on-one direct support and intervention to identified students
• Models intervention strategies for classroom teachers and support staff
• Based on information and data collected, develops strategies and functionally sound intervention plans to address targeted behaviours
• Assists in the development of the student’s IPP incorporating elements of the intervention plan, where appropriate, to maximize student success
• Conducts observations and functional behavioural assessment to determine target behaviours and establish baseline data
• Provides professional learning opportunities for school and division staff to deepen their knowledge, understanding, and expertise of Social and Emotional Behavioral difficulties
• Prepares necessary documentation (i.e. client related records, consultation notes, assessment reports, progress reports, etc.)
• Partners with educators, families, and community agencies to provide effective learning environments for students