Supply Specialized Educational Intervenor (CUPE 2331) 2025-2026

About the role

The York Catholic District School Board is hiring a CUPE 2331 Supply Specialized Educational Intervenor for the 2025-2026 term. Working under the direction of the School Principal, the intervenor is assigned to a school community for a temporary period to support student safety and independence, mainly by supporting and implementing Individual Education Plans for students with special needs. The position requires availability to work in at least two geographical areas (North, South, East or West).

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance, emotional support and encouragement to students in line with the Board's philosophy on mainstreaming.
• Give direct support to one or more students during instruction and non-instructional times through coaching, modelling and generalizing strategies.
• Help students develop academic and social skills and support their goal setting, including tracking and charting behaviour for intervention.
• Assist with conflict resolution and implement self-regulation programs.
• Respond to high-risk and crisis situations using individual Safety Plans, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Medical Management Plans.
• Support programs in language, social-emotional learning and behaviour, and help students follow routines such as dressing, toileting and hygiene.
• Prepare program materials, attend planning meetings, supervise students during activities, recess, lunch and bus times, and attend mandatory training.

Required profile

• Diploma from a community college in a field related to child/youth development, or certification from an accredited Ontario institution in Autism Behaviour Science, Behaviour Science Technician, Criminal Justice Worker, Social Service Worker, Registered Practical Nurse, Child Youth Care Practitioner or Community Service Worker.
• Valid practitioner certificate in an approved Crisis Intervention program (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, CPI or BMS).
• Updated first aid/CPR training; additional training in ASIST, SafeTalk, ABA, trauma or addictions is an asset.
• At least 3 years of recent clinical experience with at-risk children and/or youth, or extensive experience in a reduced-ratio behavioural classroom.
• Expertise with complex student needs and experience with children across the range of exceptionalities (e.g., FASD, ASD, ADHD, ODD).
• Reliable transportation between schools, with an automobile preferred.