Itinerant Student Support Worker

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada York Region District School Board Full time
Job Summary:

Under the direction of the system Principal, the Itinerant Student Support Worker (ISSW) is responsible for providing support to specific students with special needs on a short term basis in various educational settings.

The position will be responsible for stabilizing classroom situations initially and then establish and ensure the implementation of specific strategies and programs for long term student success and to build staff capacity.

As determined by the system Principal, the ISSW will work directly with colleagues in a coaching and capacity building role within a specific school or supporting a family of schools on an ongoing basis.

The system Principal will be assigned the responsibility for deployment, supervision and assessment of progress.

The length of time spent in any individual school varies due to the needs and the uniqueness of each situation.

The position involves dealing with confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and diversity.
Program and strategies direction would be provided by the multi-disciplinary team, both at the school level and the system level (e.g. including but not limited to Student Support Partner, ABA Autism Therapist) and reinforced by the Itinerant Student Support Worker. Travel to various school locations is required.

QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience:

Secondary school diploma and the completion of a two or three year community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker or Behaviour Science Technician.

A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in an educational setting with respect to students with behavioural needs, Autism and Developmental Delays is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills Required:
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills, behavioural management and behavioural modification knowledge and skills, behavioural management system (BMS) training.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of specific social/emotional and physical needs of students with learning disabilities, autism, behavioural challenges, and developmental disabilities.

In depth working knowledge of assistive and adaptive technologies. Demonstrated flexibility to work in various school settings and work collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to work independently with instruction and minimal supervision, take direction and demonstrate initiative. Ability to learn and implement new ideas and concepts for student success. Familiarity with strategies/programming to support students with special needs.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact appropriately with students, parents, colleagues, school team members and system team members.

Ability to remain calm and non-confrontational under pressure. High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, tact and discretion is essential. Good organizational skills. Willingness to learn and to accept challenges. Proficient computer skills and use of word processing, e-mail software(s), Internet and portal communication site used by the Board. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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