Board Certified Behaviour Analyst

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Reporting to a Coordinating Principal of Special Programs and clinically supervised by the Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) - Supervisor Coordinator, the successful applicants will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide support to students with developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are placed in mainstream or contained classes. Specifically, you will support Educational Assistants (EA), classroom teachers and Administrators in the areas of behaviour support techniques, functional behaviour assessments, conducting and analyzing data. You will assess and modify the learning environment, and help with understanding neurodevelopmental disability.

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, you will conduct initial and ongoing behavioral assessments or Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) through direct observations, data collection and analysis of results; develop and support the implementation of treatment plans; model and teach staff how to implement the plans and observe as they practice with students; review treatment plans and students’ progress on an ongoing basis and revise as needed; provide ongoing information, training and professional development to educators and students’ families as required; support the development and implementation of student Positive Behavior Plans and Student Safety Plans to ensure the safety of staff and students..

**QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE**:
Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Psychology, Applied Disability Studies or Developmental Disabilities

Active Board-Certified Behavior Analyst certification

Two (2) to four (4) years’ professional experience in data collection and analysis of behavior, implementation of replacement skills

Experience working with students with developmental disabilities/autism spectrum disorder

Thorough understanding of the Education Act, Health and Safety Act and Violence in School Boards: A Guide to the Law (2018)

Understanding of the Ontario Employment Standards Act

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail, in order to communicate complex/technical information

Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to gather information, provide feedback and advocate for student/family’s needs

Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment

Solid understanding and demonstrated commitment of the principles of anti-oppression and anti-racism are essential to the role

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g., an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance.

We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

Criminal Background Check

Recruitment Process

Preference will be given to qualified members of the Administrative Staff Group (ASG).