Behavioural Interventonist
- Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children with complex needs and behaviours
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location(s): Multiple Locations as required
Term: Term position until June 28, 2027
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Open until filled
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division is seeking a Behavioural Interventionist to join our team on a term basis to support middle school and high school complexity grants. The ideal candidate will be a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. This job involves providing services to Gr 7 - Gr. 12 students within an inclusive educational environment under the direction of the school Principal and supervision of Directors of Inclusive Education.
Requirements And Competencies
- Masters Degree in Behavioural Analysis with Board Certified Behaviour Analyst designation, or working towards and under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
- Proven experience in behavioural data collection and analysis
- Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices (AAC)
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children with complex needs and behaviours
- Ability to handle physical, emotional and mentally demanding situations
- Be self-directed and work independently; effective time management
- Able to lift up to 50lbs consistently
- Able to swim and willing to participate in swim programming
- Able to work in multiple school locations with access to own vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Work in specialized programs with a focus on data collection and analysis
- Using BCBA practices, observe students and record behaviour
- Review and analyze data to determine recommendations for student programming
- Implement and model recommendations for teachers and educational assistants
- Follow up to ensure programming is meeting student needs; modify if necessary
- Respond to crisis situations and consult with admin team
- Assist school teams in creating individualized student behaviour and crisis plans
- Provide data and findings to Directors of Inclusive Education to assist in informing future planning and placements
Only these applications submitted and received by 4:00pm on the closing date will be considered for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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Responsibilities
Observe students, collect and analyze behavioural data, and use the findings to recommend, implement, and adjust student programming. Support school teams with behaviour and crisis plans, respond to crises, and share findings with Inclusive Education directors to inform planning and placements.
Requirements
A master's degree in Behavioural Analysis and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst designation are required, or the candidate must be working toward the designation under direct BCBA supervision. Candidates need at least two years of experience supporting children with complex needs and behaviours, experience with behavioural data and AAC devices, and the ability to work across school locations with a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
Skills
- Behavioural Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Behavioural Intervention
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices
- Student Behaviour Planning
- Crisis Planning
- Crisis Response
- Individualized Programming
- Teacher and Educational Assistant Support
- Time Management
- Independent Work
- Communication
- Physical Ability
- Swimming
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Categories
- Education
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Behavioural Interventionist
- Behavioural Analysis
- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
- BCBA
- Behavioural Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- AAC Devices
- Complex Needs
- Inclusive Education
- Specialized Programs
- Student Programming
- Behaviour Plans
- Crisis Plans
- Crisis Response
- Individualized Education
- Educational Assistants
- Middle School
- High School
- MS Office
- Internet
- Criminal Reference Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check