Job Description

With 53 schools, over 25,000 students and more than 4,500 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and dynamic mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central Ontario. We offer excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with every opportunity to reach their future goals and aspirations. At this time of reconciliation through education, we are committed to meaningful and respectful relationships as we live, work, play and pray together on this traditional territory.

Open To:

Open Competition

Job Location:

Academic Services, 345 Livingstone Street East, Barrie ON

Position Type / Hours:

Full-Time Temporary until June 26, 2026. Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, 35 hours weekly, plus overtime as required

Annual Compensation:

$69,302 to $86,903 commensurate with education, skills and experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of behavioural support services and work collaboratively with a SMCDSB Behaviour Analyst. The Behaviour Support Technician (BST) will provide support to school teams for students who may be referred to a Behaviour Analyst. The BST will conduct student observations and collect and graph data for review by the Behaviour Analyst. The BST will model and train on Behaviour Analyst- directed program implementation for all educational staff supporting the student. The BST will support school teams with creation of resources (e.g., token boards, visuals, visual schedules, reinforcement systems) as determined by the Behaviour Analyst. The BST will assist in monitoring skill maintenance of students throughout the course of the Behaviour Analyst consultation services. The BST will coordinate and facilitate Applied Behavioural Analysis driven, evidence-based social skill groups for students with social, behavioral, and/or adaptive functioning challenges. The BST may also be required to assist in delivering training to Board staff (e.g., behavioural data collection; implementation of fundamental ABA strategies etc.).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role:

Autism and Behavioural Science Diploma, Behavioural Science Diploma, or relevant Diploma in the field of applied behaviour analysis. A minimum of 5 years of experience in an ABA-related role Experience with the delivery of behaviour analytic services (IBI, ABA, ABA consultation) Experience with the delivering training on behaviour analytic program implementation Experience providing behavioural supports to children and youth in a multidisciplinary setting Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Competent with computer programs, in particular graphing with Excel or Sheets
The following would be considered an asset:

Experience working within a school system Certification in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training or related crisis intervention training (e.g., NVCPI; UMAB) Membership with a professional organization (e.g. ONTABA)
Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation by September 18, 2025 12:00pm

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at hr@smcdsb.on.ca or (705) 722-3555 ext. 268.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Reconciliation through Education, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kimberly Dixon, Director of Education

Maria Hardie, Chair, Board of Trustees

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $69,302.00-$86,903.00 per year

Work Location: In person