Educator, Assistive Technology

**JOB TITLE**:
Educator, Assistive Technology

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
The Educator, Assistive Technology, will primarily be responsible for the development, implementation, instruction, and evaluation of a new assistive technology program designed for students with diverse learning needs such as ADHD, Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities and/or other mental health challenges. The aim of the program is to help students in grades 4-6 and grades 6-9 become more comfortable using the assistive technologies enabled by Microsoft and/or Google technologies.

**COMPENSATION**:

- Ontario Certified Teachers receive $900 for the 9-week program session ($100 per week for each assigned one-hour session twice per week).
- Non-Ontario Certified Teachers receive $725 for the 9-week program session ($80.5 per week for each assigned one-hour session twice per week).

**REPORTS TO**:
Operations Manager

**DIRECT REPORTS**:
N/A

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Identify and research available Assistive Technology software for specific and general learning differences, with particular focus on free software or that used by local school boards (e.g., HWDSB, HWCDSB, HDSB, HCDSB)
- Select the software and devices to be used within the Assistive Technology program
- Develop a program plan for the selected Assistive Technology, including lesson plans, goals and desired outcomes, and ensure sufficient familiarity with the software to teach participants and parents
- Conduct weekly sessions using engaging and interactive activities for participating students. During the sessions, the expectation is to encourage and develop explicit Assistive Technology strategies with participants, using various activities and resources aimed at promoting use of the software at home and in school settings
- Communicate regularly with participants and parents to monitor progress, where appropriate
- Participate in administrative duties for the Assistive Technology program as required, including setting up devices and software, preparing program materials, distributing and collecting evaluation forms, etc.
- Consult with the Program Manager and/or Executive Director to review measures of success and identify changes to program design, as needed.
- In collaboration with the Research Assistant, monitor, evaluate and report on the program to the Association
- Develop and maintain a knowledge base of content regarding Assistive Technology research, learnings and programs, and convey this information back to the Association for further consideration of program development
- Assist with technology troubleshooting and Microsoft Teams/ MS Education for other online programs as required
- Any other duties, as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Experience with Assistive Technology software, particularly Microsoft Suite, is strongly desired
- Previous experience working with children and youth with learning disabilities and/or ADHD is preferred
- Previous group facilitation experience is an asset
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screening and Police Check is required
- Current CPR and First Aid training is required

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Flexible hours and delivery of programs during evenings and weekends, in-person and/or online, according to parent/guardian and organizational demand

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- _**Strength Guidelines**_
- Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs
- _**Motion Parameters**_
- Extended periods of sitting and/or standing may be required
- _**Vision and Hearing Requirements**_
- No specific requirements to note
- _**Psychological Demands**_
- Interaction with others under varying circumstances, including situations of a highly sensitive nature.**JOB TITLE**:
Facilitator, Social Skills

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
Facilitators in Social Skills develop programming to promote the development of social skills and social problem-solving strategies while also promoting self-esteem and self-advocacy in a supportive environment. The aim of the program is to encourage friendship, positive social/emotional behaviours, active listening, effective communication, and understanding of social norms, among many other social skills. The Facilitator incorporates strategies in accordance with Universal Design for Learning to support learners of all abilities. As part of this expectation, Facilitators are the primary contact with their students and their parents/guardians. Educators provide a final report of learning to the parents/guardians of their students.

**COMPENSATION**:

- Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) or Registered Social Workers (RSW) are paid $30 per hour
- Non CYCP or RSW are paid $25 per hour

**REPORTS TO**:
Program Manager

**DIRECT REPORTS**:
N/A

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Uphold the Mission of CDL and its programs and services while conducting oneself in a professional manner as a representative of the organization
- Create a positive learning environment that encourages relationship-building