SPECIALIZED EDUCATION TECHNICIAN - NFSB2026-027-036

SPECIALIZED EDUCATION TECHNICIAN NATURE OF WORK

The primary and regular role of the employee in this job class is to apply specialized education techniques and methods, either within the framework of an intervention plan for students with disabilities or learning difficulties, or within the framework of a program for students requiring special support.

CHARACTERISTIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the responsibility of the school administration and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, she/he participates in the development and writing of the intervention plan; selects measures to achieve the objectives set out in the plan, develops her/his action plan, and implements these measures; evaluates the achievement of objectives and participates in the evaluation of the plan. She/he develops, organizes, and conducts educational or pedagogical support activities, cultural, recreational, and sports activities aimed at developing social, cognitive, psychomotor, communication, or other skills; selects, prepares, and, if necessary, adapts or fabricates the necessary materials for these activities. She/he collaborates in the determination and implementation of other educational activities such as organizing and supervising work placements.

She/he supports the student in her/his learning, particularly in the classroom; within the limits of her/his competencies, she/he helps with reading and writing and provides explanations; she/he assists in learning lessons and completing assignments. She/he observes the situation and intervenes with students in response to their environment; she/he provides a helping relationship; she/he uses intervention techniques that can promote a return to calm and order during crises; she/he accompanies students in their behavior modification process; she/he provides support to the teacher to ensure a learning-friendly environment in the classroom. She/he uses adapted communication techniques to meet the needs of students. She/he provides information to sensitize students to various deviations or dependencies and, if necessary, meets with them to advise, assist, or refer them to specialized resources.

She/he oversees students who, following a sanction, must attend class in a separate room; she/he helps them continue their schoolwork; she/he agrees with students and concerned staff on the conditions of their reintegration into the classroom. She/he may be called upon to accompany students with difficulties in boarding and alighting school buses.

She/he records her/his observations and interventions, maintains files, and writes reports on the situation of students. She/he collaborates, if necessary, with youth protection agencies and other external staff, particularly in reporting cases of abuse or neglect; if necessary, she/he assists the concerned administration during student searches. She/he meets with students, parents, and teaching staff to advise, inform, and provide relevant documentation and references. If necessary, she/he administers medications according to medical prescriptions and in accordance with the school's student supervision policy and parental instructions; she/he provides first aid. She/he may be called upon to use a computer and various software necessary for the performance of her/his tasks. She/he may be called upon to initiate less experienced technicians or to coordinate the work of support staff in tasks performed by this staff in relation to the implementation of technical operation programs for which she/he is responsible. If necessary, she/he completes any other related tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hold a college diploma in specialized education techniques or hold a diploma or certificate whose equivalence is recognized by the competent authority.

SCHOOL BOARD REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with students in specialized education programs
• Experience working with students with special educational needs and in the creation of an Individualized Education Plan
• Training in autism would be an asset
• Experience working with teaching staff and pedagogy
• Computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Bilingual
• Knowledge of appropriate means to manage intervention with difficult behaviors
• Good communication skills
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Hold a document dated no more than three (3) years, attesting to the successful completion: 1° either an eight (8) hour general first aid course; 2° or a six (6) hour refresher course aimed at updating the knowledge acquired in the course mentioned in the previous paragraph.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday; 09:00 - 15:00 EFFECTIVE DATE

From August 27, 2026, to June 23, 2027, or until the return of the replaced person.

***As an employer, New Frontiers School Board subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment and values diversity within its workforce by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable selection process and work environment.***

Human Resources Department