Specialized Behaviour Support Worker

at  Halton District School Board

Position: 1.0 Full Time Temporary Specialized Behaviour Support Worker
Location: HDSB Schools
[Burlington, Halton Hills (Acton & Georgetown), Oakville, Milton]
Term/Start Date: Immediately up to and including June 27, 2025
Pay Rate: $60,413.00 - $71,593.00 per year as per the collective agreement Salary step would be determined based on previous experience
Work Schedule: 10 Months/year
The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is one of the fastest growing school districts in Canada. Together, our 10,000+ staff serve more than 66,000 students in more than 100 schools in the communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are seeking a Specialized Behaviour Support Worker to join our special education team.
For temporary long-term occasional (LTOs) positions, once hired, applicants have first consideration for permanent opportunities. A comprehensive Employee & Family Benefits plan applies to those in positions longer than 90 consecutive days.
Benefits of working as a Specialized Behaviour Support Worker with the Halton District School Board:
Direct opportunity to impact student wellbeing
Opportunity to work in a Board where collaboration, inclusion, and innovation are fostered
Professional Development / Mentorship provided
Opportunity to actively engage and learn collaboratively with peers
Opportunities to participate in a variety of ongoing ad-hoc committees and teams

POSITION SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will work in a variety of schools in one of three geographical areas or have school-based behaviour classroom or alternative education classroom responsibilities. Specialized Behaviour Support Workers are members of a school based resource team and provide support to school staff on the behavioural, social and emotional needs of students.
Reporting directly to the Supervisor of Special Education, the Specialized Behaviour Support Worker offers intensive support to students with complex developmental and behavioural needs, often those with multiple diagnoses. The role supports a unique population of students who are struggling to experience success at school, due to the frequency or severity of their challenging behaviour. The Specialized Behaviour Support Worker provides coaching and modelling to school staff to enhance their capacity to support the physical safety of students in a respectful and student-centred way. In other circumstances, they may be assigned to support staff and students within a self-contained classroom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two to three year College diploma and/or Undergrad degree in a related field (eg. Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Worker/Practitioner).
5 years experience working with in-risk children /adolescents/teens and/or individuals with developmental disabilities
Experience using evidenced-based intervention techniques, including co-regulation strategies, attunement strategies, and de-escalation techniques
Experience in working with children/adolescents from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
Experience working with students with dual diagnoses
BMS Certification
The physical ability to perform the demands of the position is required, for this reason short-listed candidates will be required to complete a post-employment offer screen, as a condition of employment, to ensure they are physically fit to perform the core responsibilities of the role. Results of this testing will be provided to the School Board, who will notify candidates of their results.
A commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racism
Strong interpersonal skills, and verbal communication skills
Flexibility, patience, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and team-orientation
Competence with Google Workspace and electronic record keeping
A commitment to ongoing learning
Excellent judgment, organizational and time management skills
Authentic, resilient, dependable, reliable and have the ability to problem solve effectively
Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Knowledgeable of local community resources
Reliable transportation and the ability to work at a variety of locations throughout the day

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. Child and Youth Care Bachelor’s Degree; Disability Studies Bachelors Degree)
Completed coursework in autism and/or applied behaviour analysis (ABA)
Mental Health & Disability Management Certificate
Experience working in a School Board setting
Experience supporting individuals from a variety of lived experiences (socio-economic, cultural, etc.,)
Lived experience as a member of an equity-deserving group
Broad understanding of and an inclusive approach to relationship building with diverse stakeholders in the community and in schools
Experience and/or interest in providing skills training to post-secondary students

Work directly with students utilizing supportive intervention strategies (e.g. teaching skills) and de-escalation techniques; Provide person-directed supports and services to students with challenging behaviour and/or developmental disabilities in a manner that is respectful and fosters self-determination and empowerment whenever possible;
Work directly with core team staff to model, coach and debrief intervention and de-escalation techniques fostering the independent use of these techniques; Inform and guide decisions around appropriate interventions that will be implemented by core team staff;
Coordinate, lead and model containments and crisis interventions including supporting decision making around class evacuations, durations of containments and continuous visual supervision room use; Model post crisis debriefs with student and facilitate staff debriefing with administration;
Work collaboratively with the school team to support the transfer of skills and strategies;