SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNICIAN (Specialized K4 class) Special Project- Lasalle Jr.
- Montréal-Ouest, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
LASALLE JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Principal: Alexandra McDonald
K4 Specialized Classroom Setting
Qualifications
Hold a Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling or a diploma or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.
AND
Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of:
The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists of working as part of a teaching and multidisciplinary team to apply special education techniques, supports, and adaptations for students with intellectual/learning/physical disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder in educational, volunteer, and employment settings.
Description of the special K4 program (special project): Specialized K4/K5 classroom setting that supports our youngest student population with a variety of special needs ranging from global development delays, autism, and other significant difficulties. Class sizes range between 4-6 students requiring intensive support. Following a play-based approach, students build school readiness by working on developmental skills such as communication, self-regulation, sensory-motor and daily living skills.
Modified learning environment where we provide methods of instruction that are based and compatible with the student’s complex learning profile in order for them to experience academic, social and communication growth and increase both self-advocacy and independence skills.
Daily Tasks/Dossiers
Principal: Alexandra McDonald
K4 Specialized Classroom Setting
Qualifications
Hold a Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling or a diploma or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.
AND
Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of:
- a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration; 2. a refresher course of a minimum six (6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagrap
- Experience in preschool education is an asset
- Experience working with special needs students, particularly student having developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, severe behavioural challenges and oppositional behaviour disorder is an asset
- Must be flexible to adapt to the specific needs of preschool students with complex profiles and needs
- Facility with the use of assistive technology to support the delivery of modified programs including familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems - an asset
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the school team to support the implementation of interventions for students with exceptionalities
- Must be comfortable working with oppositional and defiant students
- Experience in social- emotional learning and trauma informed pedagogy
- Non-Violent Crisis intervention training or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training is an asset
- Experience with the TEACCH approach as well as CASP programming are assets
- Knowledge and experience working with Health, Social Services and Community partners would be an asset
The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists of working as part of a teaching and multidisciplinary team to apply special education techniques, supports, and adaptations for students with intellectual/learning/physical disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder in educational, volunteer, and employment settings.
Description of the special K4 program (special project): Specialized K4/K5 classroom setting that supports our youngest student population with a variety of special needs ranging from global development delays, autism, and other significant difficulties. Class sizes range between 4-6 students requiring intensive support. Following a play-based approach, students build school readiness by working on developmental skills such as communication, self-regulation, sensory-motor and daily living skills.
Modified learning environment where we provide methods of instruction that are based and compatible with the student’s complex learning profile in order for them to experience academic, social and communication growth and increase both self-advocacy and independence skills.
Daily Tasks/Dossiers
- Sets up and facilitates individual and group activities for students
- Works in the K4 specialized classroom with students who have identified needs and severe challenges
- assisting the Teacher & Team in implementing and maintaining a consistent classroom structure and routine;
- responding in a predictable way to student requests, actions and needs; utilizing a warm, firm caring approach when setting expectations for students;
- De-escalates violent and difficult situations with both at-risk and high needs students while maintaining the students’ dignity
- Participating in team meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and professional development activities, when requested; including meetings with students/parents/caregivers and members of community organizations and/or health/social services
- Working collaboratively with the clinical team, the multi-disciplinary resource team and classroom team.
- Assisting in the development, management and preparation of specialized materials (TEACCH materials, visual materials, etc.) in the classroom
- Develop and provide programmed practice activities and repetitions
- Repeating instructions and assisting students in carrying out tasks and activities; helping students practice and rehearse skills;
- Assist students with personal care tasks if necessary;
- Monitoring their behaviour and learning within the classroom setting;
- Knowledge of outside services and support available to students is an asset
- Ability to create and consult confidential reports on students’ needs
- Perform related work as required.
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Responsibilities
Support the teacher and multidisciplinary team in delivering individualized special education techniques, adaptations, and programmed practice activities in a specialized K4 classroom. Facilitate student learning and daily routines, monitor behavior, assist with personal care as needed, prepare specialized materials, and help de-escalate challenging situations while preserving students’ dignity.
Requirements
A diploma in Special Care Counselling or an equivalent recognized credential is required, along with current certificates for standard first aid and a refresher course. Preschool or special-needs experience is an asset; the role also calls for flexibility, collaborative teamwork, and comfort supporting students with complex needs and challenging behaviors.
Skills
- Special Education Support
- Preschool Education
- Autism Support
- Developmental Delay Support
- Behavior Management
- De-escalation
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Assistive Technology
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Team Collaboration
- Personal Care Assistance
- Classroom Activity Facilitation
- TEACCH Approach
- Crisis Intervention
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Hiring contact
Alexandra McDonald
Categories
- Education
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Special Education
- Special Care Counselling
- College Studies Diploma
- Standard First Aid
- First Aid Refresher
- Preschool Education
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Delays
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Assistive Technology
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- AAC Systems
- TEACCH
- CASP Programming
- Behavior Management Systems
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- De-escalation
- Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Play-Based Learning
- Self-Regulation
- Sensory-Motor Skills
- Daily Living Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Confidential Student Reports