Special Education Technician

**Details of the position**

Job title:
Special education technician

School / Centre / Department:
Massey Vanier High School

**Location**:
Cowansville, Quebec

Workload:
25 hours per week

***Monday to Friday

Salary:
$26.27 - $37.81 per hour

Supervisor:
School principal

**Nature of the work**

**Description of tasks**
- Under the responsibility of the school principal and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, participates in the development and drafting of the intervention plan;
- Develops, organizes and leads educational, pedagogical, cultural, recreational and sports activities aimed at developing social, cognitive, psychomotor, communication and other skills;
- Supports students in their learning and autonomy development;
- Observes the situation and intervenes with students in response to their environment; supports the teacher in ensuring a classroom environment conducive to learning;
- Uses communication techniques adapted to students' needs;
- Records observations and interventions, keeps records and writes reports on student situations;
- Collaborates, as needed, with youth protection agencies and other external stakeholders;
- Meets with students, parents and teaching staff to advise, inform and provide relevant documentation and references;
- Performs any other related duties as required.

**Desired profile**

**Schooling**

Hold a Diploma of College Studies in **Special Care Counselling**, or a diploma or attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

**Other requirements**

1) 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;
- a refresher course of a minimum six(6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph 1.

2) Fluent in French an English (written and spoken)

**Job requirements**

**Required skills**:
First Aid Certification

Diploma of College Studies (SCC)

**BENEFITS**

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement savings plan (RREGOP)

Life and disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Parental Leave Plans

Groupe Health Insurances

Personal and sick leave days

Annual vacation
- Expected start date:
**October 21, 2024**
- Job type:
**Regular Position / Part-time**
- Work shifts:
**Day**
- Work schedule:
**25.00 hrs/week.**
- Work location
**On site**
- Salary:
**$26.27 - $37.81 CAD Hourly**
- Unionized:
**Yes