ETS Program Supervisor 12 Month Contract

Program Supervisor

Overview

Department: Entry to School

Location: Toronto

Job Type & Duration: Full Time, 12 Month Contract

Hours: 37.5 hours/week Salary: $60,000 T5 L1

Published: November 2026

About SAAAC Autism Centre  

The SAAAC Autism Centre is a Toronto based charity whose mission is to make autism services equitable for all Canadians. The Centre provides culturally responsive autism services targeting culturally and linguistically diverse families. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, our Centre offers a dynamic range of services that support the development of individuals on the autism spectrum at all life stages, along with their caregivers.

Your Role on Our Team  

The Toronto Autism Services Network (Geneva Centre for Autism, Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Lumenous, SAAAC Autism Centre, Surrey Place Centre and Strides Toronto) is currently seeking multiple permanent full time roles to support the Ontario Autism Program - Entry to School across the Greater Toronto Area.

The Toronto Autism Services Network has come together to build an integrated and coordinated partnership to enhance client experience, improve outcomes and increase capacity. Successful candidates will be offered positions based on this approach.

The Entry to School program (ETS) is a service that supports families with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are between the ages of 3 to 5 entering school for the first time. It is a six-month, group-based, skill-building program focused on helping children develop school-readiness skills in a classroom setting. Each classroom will be operated by a multi-disciplinary team of Classroom Facilitators who will report to the Program Supervisor.

The ETS Program Supervisor is responsible for managing the Entry to School classrooms and supervising the classroom facilitators who run these classrooms. This role involved overseeing day-to-day operations of the classroom and providing guidance and support to classroom facilitators. The ETS program supervisors will ensure that all classroom activities align with the program’s goals and standards.

Main Responsibilities  

• Oversee daily operations of the Entry to School classrooms and provide day-to-day supervision.
• Support the intake process and advise on appropriate placement of children in classrooms.
• Develop and approve service plans for individual children.
• Create processes to ensure consistency across classrooms.
• Lead the program planning process.
• Manage classroom facilitators, including:
• • Addressing concerns or questions from facilitators.
  • Providing coverage during staff absences.
  • Ensuring timely delivery of supplies or materials.
  • Supporting facilitators in communications with families.
  • Coordinating training needs and ensuring all staff watch TASN’s training video.
• Ensure the implementation of lesson plans and schedules.
• Collaborate with BCBAs for behavior plans and OT/SLP recommendations.
• Safeguard program integrity by following the curriculum, data collection (if needed), and clinical recommendations.
• Manage parent concerns and questions.
• Attend TASN Supervisor meetings and TASN PD – ETS Committee meetings.
• Create calendars, newsletters, and important flyers for families.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct performance appraisals and identify staffing needs or gaps.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and staff orientation.
• Ensure staff adherence to agency policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of staff.
• Facilitate resolutions involving clients, families, and staff using a solution-focused approach.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers and provide updates on student progress as required.
• Carry out relevant administrative functions in support of program delivery.
• Monitor service targets and flag any potential issues to the Program Director/Manager.
• Manage program supply budgets.
• Lead staff meetings.
• Provide support in the classrooms as needed.
• Attend external partnership meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in psychology, ABA, Social Services, Child and Youth Studies or a related field. A Master’s degree would be an asset.
• 5 years of experience in direct clinical intervention with children and families.
• 1 year of related supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of autism spectrum and the clinical applications, mental health theories, adult education, family systems theory, Child and Family Services Act, along with management theories and practices.
• Knowledge of human resource management and effective labor relations is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as a leader.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Second Language is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

The SAAAC Autism Centre welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations upon request to candidates participating in all stages of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Sandrine Theva at hr@saaac.org.