ISP Support Staff (Behavioural and Academic Support)

Job Description

Job Description

This role focuses on providing individualized support within an Intensive Support Program (ISP). The successful candidate will work directly with students to bridge the gap between curricular demands and behavioural, social, and academic needs using evidence-based strategies.

Key Job Responsibilities

One-to-One Academic Support: Provide direct instructional support by reviewing classroom lessons, breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps, and utilizing scaffolding techniques to ensure work completion.

Behavioral Intervention: Implement individualized behavioural protocols based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). This includes using antecedent strategies, functional reinforcement, and data collection to track student progress.

Social-Emotional Coaching: Facilitate social skill development during unstructured times (e.g., recess, lunch) by modelling appropriate interactions, prompting social initiations, and supporting students in achieving their social-emotional goals.

Self-Regulation Support: Assist students in identifying emotional triggers and utilizing self-regulation tools. This may involve using "calm-down" routines, sensory breaks, and replacement behaviours.

Implementation of Visual Supports: Consistently use and maintain visual schedules, Choice Boards, First/Then strips, and social narratives to increase student independence and reduce transitions-related anxiety.

Data Collection and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of student performance and behavioural incidents to assist the classroom teacher and clinical team in refining educational plans.

Essential Traits and Skills

Patience and Resilience: The ability to remain calm and neutral during high-intensity behavioural escalations or when students face significant learning plateaus.

Knowledge of ABA Principles: A solid understanding of reinforcement schedules, prompting hierarchies, and the functions of behaviour (Escape, Attention, Tangible, Sensory).

Adaptability: Skilled at "pivoting" in the moment; adjusting a lesson or an environment based on the student's current emotional or physiological state.

Collaborative Mindset: Ready to work closely with teachers, behaviour analysts, and parents to ensure a consistent approach across all environments.

Observation Skills: A keen eye for subtle environmental triggers or "precursor" behaviours that allow for proactive rather than reactive intervention.

Empathy and Relationship-Driven: A commitment to building strong, trusting rapport with students, recognizing that meaningful progress is rooted in a sense of safety and connection.

Preferred Qualifications

Educational background in Behavioural Science, Child and Youth Care (CYC), or Special Education.

Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental exceptionalities.

Familiarity with Ontario-specific educational supports or IEP (Individual Education Plan) implementation.

With individualized learning at the core of its pedagogy, Glen Briar Academy is a place for every student to flourish. GBA provides enriched academic programs which are supported by small class sizes, student-centric instruction, and evidence based teaching.

Academic programs are complemented by a deep commitment to socio-emotional and character development that allows students to meaningfully contribute to the world, both during and after their education at GBA.
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Glen Briar Academy is a place for the whole child to thrive and grow

Company Description

With individualized learning at the core of its pedagogy, Glen Briar Academy is a place for every student to flourish. GBA provides enriched academic programs which are supported by small class sizes, student-centric instruction, and evidence based teaching.\r\n\r\nAcademic programs are complemented by a deep commitment to socio-emotional and character development that allows students to meaningfully contribute to the world, both during and after their education at GBA.\r\n​\r\nGlen Briar Academy is a place for the whole child to thrive and grow