The main purpose of the Special Education Technician role is to assess the needs of students through applied behavioral analysis or other research based tools and to ensure appropriate program modification, class integration and progress evaluation of students with special needs. To foster independent skills according to the student needs.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility 1: Assessment of Needs (15%)
- Toassessacademicandbehavioralneeds ofstudentsthroughavarietyoftools:observation, informal assessments, ABA and/or other standardized testing.
- Todeterminethefunctionallevelofstudentsintermsofcommunication,learning,behavior,etc.
- Toworkcloselywithotherspecialists(speechpathologist,occupationaltherapist,psychologist, etc.) to determine students' needs and appropriate support.
- TocollaboratewithandassisttheResourceTeachersinthedevelopmentofIEP's.
Responsibility 2: Programming as outlined in IEP (15%)
- InconsultationwithTeachers,todevelop, implementandmonitortheeducationalprogramming and strategies that address the students' needs.
- Toensureindividualprogramsbecomepartofstudents'IEPs.
- Toevaluateprogresswithintheprogramsandmodifythem asnecessarytobestsupport students' needs.
- TosupportteachersandTA'sinimplementingtheprogram aswellastheappropriateeducational strategies.
- TocloselycollaboratewithandassisttheResourceTeachers.
- To prepare informal progress reports for the parents.
Responsibility 3: Class Integration of Special Needs Students (70%)
- Toprovidedirectsupporttospecialneedsstudentsbymodelingproperbehavior.
- Toaccompanyspecialneedsstudentsasnecessary(classtime,transitions,recess,in-class, lunch time, etc.).
- Toprovidespecialneedsstudentswithrelevantwork/assignments.
- Tocreateawarenessofstudentconditionthroughcommunicationwith theTeachersandthe TA's.
- Toeducateotherstudentsaboutspecialneedsstudents'conditionand needsinanappropriate manner in order to ensure successful inclusion.
- To collaborate with the classroom team and student services team in the best interest of the special needs students. To provide the teaching team the tools and strategies to support the special needs students in the classroom.
Skill & Competency Requirements
Core Competencies:
The necessary core competencies for this position include:
- Strongleadership,teambuilding,organizationandnegotiationskills.
- Stronginterpersonalcommunicationskillsandcompetenceinconflictresolution.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment when providing services to students with diverse or special needs and their families.
Required technical competencies for this position include:
- Expertise in the use and interpretation of assessment tools used to evaluate students with special needs.
Education, Knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor'sdegreeinPsychoEducationorrelatedfield(preferred)or DECinSpecialCareCounselling or Early Childhood Education with specialization or Certificate in special needs
- Minimum3years'relatedexperience
- Specialneedsincontextofeducationknowledgeand/orexperience
- Crises prevention, CPR is an asset
- Knowledge or certification in non-violent intervention techniques is an asset
Special Education Technician employer: Kahnawake Education Center
As a Cultural Mentor within our vibrant Kahnawà:ke community, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culturally rich educational environment. Our organization prioritizes employee growth through professional development opportunities and collaborative initiatives that celebrate Kanien’kehá:ka culture. With a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusivity, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on students and staff alike.
Contact Details:
Kahnawake Education Center Recruitment Team
