Intervention Support Worker - IDT Caseload (Temp)

Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This position is effective immediately and ending on or about June 27, 2025. Please Note: Ability to travel from site to site is required. These positions are responsible for working as a member of an integrated intervention team to support students with a range of behaviour concerns in compliance with Board policies and procedures. Major Responsibilities To assist school staff in the assessment and management of individual cases through observation, case conferences and data collection. To assist school staff in the development, implementation and monitoring of student support strategies and programs, including Growth Plans, Individual Education Plans (I.E.P) and Safety Plans etc., to ensure a safe and caring school environment. To work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, demonstrating and facilitating strategies that will enhance student learning. To model for and coach staff to build capacity in best practices and evidence-based strategies for working with students with different exceptionalities. To work with community agencies and school staff in a variety of areas (e.g. Mediation, Circle Solutions, Applied Behaviour Analysis, CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention). To assist in the identification of staff needs for on-going education and in-service training. As required, facilitate and deliver professional development in a variety of areas (e.g. Restorative Approaches, Threat Assessment, Applied Behaviour Analysis, and CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention). To assist with the research and preparation of materials for programs. To model and coach school staff, including providing direct support such as behaviour management and/or counselling to enable students to function in a school setting, either individually or within groups. To participate in case management sessions and collaborate with system support staff. To participate in the identification of risk and resiliency factors that may impact in providing effective supports to students and families. To assist school staff to liaise and engage community agencies to support students and their families. To attend professional development/training sessions as required. To attend meetings as required. To perform other duties as assigned. Line Of Responsibility Responsible to the Student Services Coordinator or designate. Education, Experience And Qualifications Secondary School Graduation Diploma with two years of post-secondary education in a related field is required. Minimum Of Two Years Related Experience Is Required. Experience with a range of social-emotional, mental health and/or behavioural concerns are required. Training in de-escalation strategies (including CPI certification, where required), lifting and positioning techniques are requirements of this position. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and current Board approved/implemented software is required. Proficient verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are required. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community. Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts. We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy); South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified). members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation Statement We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careersyrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team. Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing careersyrdsb.ca to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to). Important Information For CUPE 1734 Members LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period. As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The PVSC and EPIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Should you go through the EPIC process it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction. Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction. On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted. The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

Location: Vaughan, CA

Posted Date: 11/5/2024