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Teacher for persons with autism

  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

  • School or educational institution/establishment

Tasks

  • Instruct in the use of rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic devices and wheelchairs
  • Instruct students in formation and development of sound for speech using hearing aids and other devices
  • Assist students to develop life skills
  • Collaborate with specialists to develop programs for clients' special needs
  • Develop individualized education and intervention plans based on special needs of client to facilitate their readaptation and independence objectives

Target audience

  • Children
  • Persons who are intellectually impaired
  • Persons with learning disabilities

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Immunization records

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Dependability

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Morning
  • Day
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week