170822 - Early Intervention Specialist - Department of Education and Early Years - Permanent

The Department of Education and Early Years is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

The Early Intervention Specialist provides long-term (one year) intensive individualized intervention supports, including assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior, comprehensive learning plans, functional communication goals and accommodations and adaptations for preschoolers with additional needs in Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) settings. This role also creates and delivers training, both for front line staff in Early Learning and Child Care centres and for families of preschoolers with intensive intervention needs so that these individuals can carry out individualized intervention goals and foster safety and generalization in all aspects of child's life.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• In-field delivery of intensive individualized intervention supports;
• Respond to requests for urgent support based on concerns related to physical and emotional safety of children and staff in Early Learning and Child Care centres due to dangerous behavioural challenges;
• Ensure intensive individualized intervention plans and goals are developmentally appropriate and consistent with current evidence-based teaching practices, based on both peer-reviewed research and current documents such as PEI's Early Learning Framework;
• Ensure that intervention plans and approaches are aligned with compassionate ABA, assent-based learning, and neurodiversity-affirming practice
• Graph various forms of data for visual display and analysis;
• Maintain a regular schedule of bi-weekly in-person centre visits in order to oversee all aspects of the child's intensive intervention plan;
• Prepare and share written notes, reports and summaries of intervention updates, in-field visits, training sessions, and other services;
• Collaboration with internal and external service providers, staff and families
• Maintain current knowledge of pedagogical approaches and sector standards by staying up to date with provincial and federal guidelines, strategies and curriculum frameworks;
• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Education or related field;
• Extensive training in Applied Behaviour Analysis;
• Knowledge and experience in the area of child development, evidence-based early intervention strategies, and diversity and inclusion;
• Experience working with pre-schoolers with exceptional needs;
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, organize work responsibilities, work independently and as a team member;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the public, including both oral and written skills;
• Excellent computer skills, including email, word processing, presentation applications, spreadsheets and graphing;
• Valid driver's license;
• Must have a good previous attendance and work record and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience using ABA teaching techniques in interventions with preschoolers;
• Experience or knowledge in trauma-informed care; assent-based learning; neurodiversity-affirming practice; and compassionate ABA;
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
• Training or experience in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment;
• Working knowledge of a variety of behavioural and developmental challenges such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the challenges associated with infants to school age children with exceptional needs;
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset;
• Knowledge of the Analysis of Verbal Behavior, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication;
• Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA).

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone

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