Special Education Technician

Conseil en Éducation des Premières Nations (CEPN)

P.O. BOX 1000, Kahnawake,QC

Salary To be discussed
Full time
Permanent job
Day shift work
Published on June 17th, 2025
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Benefits

Free parking

Insurance

Group insurance paid at 50% by the employer (life insurance, short and long term disability, health insurance)

Paid sick leave

Sick leave days paid by the employer (15 days/year)

Pension plan

Defined benefits plan on the first day of work

Vacation

3 weeks/year

Description

LOCATION: Karonhianónhnha Tsi Ionterihwaienstáhkhwa
DURATION: Fixed-Term Position for the 2025/2026 school year with possibility of renewal (6-month probationary period)

About Kahnawà:ke Education Center
The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.

Position Summary
The main purpose of the Special Education Technician role is to assess the needs of students through applied behavioral analysis or other research based tools and to ensure appropriate program modification, class integration and progress evaluation of students with special needs. To foster independent skills according to the student needs.

Key Responsabilities

To assess academic and behavioral needs of students through a variety of tools: observation, informal assessments, ABA and/or other standardized testing
To determine the functional level of students in terms of communication, learning, behavior, etc
To work closely with other specialists (speech pathologist, occupational therapist, psychologist, etc.) to determine students’ needs and appropriate support.
To collaborate with and assist the Resource Teachers in the development of IEP’s.
In consultation with Teachers, to develop, implement and monitor the educational programming and strategies that address the students’ needs.
To ensure individual programs become part of students’ IEPs.
To evaluate progress within the programs and modify them as necessary to best support students’ needs.
To support teachers and TA’s in implementing the program as well as the appropriate educational strategies.
To provide direct support to special needs students by modeling proper behavior
To accompany special needs students as necessary (class time, transitions, recess, in-class, lunch time, etc.)
To provide special needs students with relevant work/assignments.

Education, Knowledge & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Psycho Education or related field (preferred) or DEC in Special Care Counselling or Early Childhood Education with specialization or Certificate in special needs
Minimum 3 years’ related experience
Special needs in context of education knowledge and/or experience
Crises prevention, CPR is an asset
Knowledge or certification in non-violent intervention techniques is an asset