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