S-26-045 | Special Education Technician (Replacement)

Details of the position Job title: Special Education Technician School / Centre / Department : Massey-Vanier High School Location : Cowansville, Quebec Workload & schedule : 29 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 9:01 to 3:46) Status : Temporary Desired effective Date : August 27th, 2026 End date: Undetermined Salary : $28.40 - $40.88 per hour Supervisor : School principal Nature of the work The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in working with a multidisciplinary team to apply special education techniques and methods in keeping with an individualized education plan intended for handicapped students or students with social maladjustments or learning difficulties or in keeping with a program designed for students requiring specific support Description of tasks Under the responsibility of the school principal and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, participates in the development and drafting of the intervention plan; Develops, organizes and leads educational, pedagogical, cultural, recreational and sports activities aimed at developing social, cognitive, psychomotor, communication and other skills; Supports students in their learning and autonomy development; Observes the situation and intervenes with students in response to their environment; supports the teacher in ensuring a classroom environment conducive to learning; Uses communication techniques adapted to students' needs; Records observations and interventions, keeps records and writes reports on student situations; Collaborates, as needed, with youth protection agencies and other external stakeholders; Meets with students, parents and teaching staff to advise, inform and provide relevant documentation and references; Performs any other related duties as required. Desired profile Schooling Hold a Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling, or a diploma or attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority. Other Requirements Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of: a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration; a refresher course of a minimum six(6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph 1. Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)

The employee will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized education plans and support students with learning difficulties or social maladjustments. They are responsible for organizing educational activities, observing student progress, and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning.

Candidates must hold a Diploma of College Studies in Special Care Counselling or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, they are required to possess valid standard first aid and refresher course certifications.

• First AidPreferred

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• Special Education
• Student Support
• Intervention Planning
• Classroom Management
• Communication Techniques
• Behavioral Observation
• Report Writing
• Collaboration
• Pedagogical Activities
• First Aid

• Education
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

29 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level