#24/25 – 58 – 1.0 FTE Autism and Positive Behaviour Support Lead – Fort Frances Board Office or Dryden Board Office

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING #24/25-58

1.0 FTE Autism and Positive Behaviour Support Lead

Fort Frances Board Office or Dryden Board Office

The Northwest Catholic District School Board is a system committed to Catholic Education. The Board serves the communities of Dryden, Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout, Atikokan and Stratton in Northwestern Ontario. The Board operates five elementary schools, serving a total of approximately 1300  students.

The Northwest Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Autism and Positive Behaviour Support Lead, located in either the Fort Frances or Dryden Board Office, commencing as soon as possible.

Duties:

As a member of the Administrative Team and reporting to the Superintendent of Education, the incumbent will take a lead role in coordinating and supporting the efforts of the school Multi-Disciplinary Teams by:

Implementing Policy/Program Memorandum Number 140;
Incorporating methods of applied behaviour analysis into programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder;
Providing consultation, training and resources to school Mutli-Disciplinary Teams;
Providing ongoing system wide professional development;
Providing assessment at the school level for individual students;
Ensuring appropriate supports and resources are in place;
Coordinating and supervising school based behaviour support workers in conjunction with the school Principal;
Representing the Board with community partners and the Ministry.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a post secondary degree or diploma in a related field;
Post-graduate studies or equivalent field experience in Behavioural Science, Education or Psychology;
Board certified Behaviour Analyst (or working towards);
Extensive knowledge and experience working with professionals and students with special education needs, in particular Autism Spectrum Disorder;
Proven Behavioural Management experience with children/youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder;
Competencies in the development, delivery and evaluation of training programs and strategies.
Salary/Benefits:

$87,011 to $93,879 (dependent upon experience and qualifications);
We also offer a comprehensive and generous benefit package including vacation, personal leave and enrollment into the OMERS Pension Plan.
Application Procedure:

Interested applicants must submit the following to Natalie Katona, Human Resource Administrator, via email only hrdepartment@tncdsb.on.ca by Thursday, July 3, 2025:

Cover letter and resume outlining academic and professional qualifications as well as relevant experience;
Three (3) employment related references, one (1) of which must be from your current supervisor with written authorization to contact references in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Although we thank all applicants, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Applicants with disabilities can request accommodation during the recruitment process by contacting

Natalie Katona, Human Resource Administrator at (807) 274-2931 ext.1236 or nkatona@tncdsb.on.ca.

Kathy Bryck, Board Chair                                                                                                                      Jackie Robinson, Director of Education