The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

Coordinator, Autism and Developmental Disabilities

100% Regular/Continuing

Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week

$67,900 to $79,900 (Union Exempt, Level 5)Under the direction of the System Principal of Learning Support Services and the general guidance of the Program Manager, Educational Assistants, the Coordinator takes a lead role in coordinating and supporting Ministry of Education initiatives across the District for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism); participating in the Ontario Autism Program, Dedicated Space and Entry to School Program and other board initiatives. Responsible for consultation, case management (IOL), training and resource development utilizing the Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis to meet the needs of exceptional students at all age levels.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Autism/Behavioural Studies or a related field and 5 years of related experience working with students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities, families/caregivers and professionals in a school setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered;

Experience in delivering workshops and/or professional learning to a wide variety of audiences with varying levels of experience with Autism;

Member in good standing with the Ontario Association for Behavior Analysis or other recognized professional organization is considered an asset;

Extensive knowledge in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and general knowledge of the current Ontario curriculum;

Knowledge and understanding of relevant Board policies and procedures;

Interpersonal and communication skills required for collaborating and interacting with a variety of stakeholders, and for dealing with contentious issues with tact, diplomacy and discretion. Written communication skills for the preparation of reports and presentation documents;

Ease in presenting to others in a small or large group setting;

Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and facilitate professional development for school board staff at all levels;

Organizational skills, including time management techniques for planning, organizing and juggling multiple demands and priorities;

Research and analytical skills for gathering, evaluating, and analyzing data and information from a range of sources.

Proficient in the use of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets and other relevant software, to accomplish work. Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com. External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for the this position. Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook. OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity. If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time. EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER

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eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection

should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean,

Ontario K2H 6L3