The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 84,000 students and employs nearly 14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!
TEMPORARY BEHAVIOURAL ANALYST
POSITION TITLE: Temporary Behavioural Analyst
SALARY RANGE: $49.85- $62.09
DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2024 December 31st
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behaviour Analyst assesses, designs and implements behavioural programs as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and provides leadership in building school-based and system capacity in the provision of effective supports to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and students presenting with challenging behaviour.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides expertise in the area of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles,
- strategies and methods.
- Develops and facilitates professional development training sessions to school-based
- and system staff as required to build capacity regarding ABA strategies and
- methods.
- Collaborates and coordinates with community agencies and behaviour therapists to
- support student transition to school.
- Leads a team of Educational Assistants specializing in ABA by providing coaching
- and training in data collection, and the implementation of behavioural programming
- for students.
- Presents and interprets data regarding student behaviour.
- Develops and supervises the implementation of behaviour plans with ongoing
- monitoring, review and revision as required.
- Provides direct support and coaching to school-based and system staff in the
- modelling of strategies to shape student behaviour.
- Consults with Teachers regarding individual education plans, safety plans and
- behaviour programs.
- Actively participates in system initiatives, projects and programs in support of
- improved student achievement and well-being.
- Communicates with parents/guardians regarding behaviour plans and student
- progress.
- Supports the implementation of Ministry of Education policy in compliance with
- Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 140 and No. 156.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis or Applied Disability Studies or equivalent and current registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
.
The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.
Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).
Please use the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" link below to submit your electronic application. Only applications submitted using this link will be considered.
The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.
A.Ahmeti, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.