Learning Specialist - Training and Services K-12
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Contract (Open)
Fredericton/Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick

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Who we are:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission. The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.

The Autism Learning Partnership (ALP) is a branch of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. The ALP team is responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of various training initiatives such as content development, review, coordination, and facilitation of online training. It also bears the responsibility of providing support related to the accompaniment of learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and complex behavioral needs. ALP also supports students receiving visual and auditory services (francophone education sector) and participates in the creation, implementation, and quality assurance of preschool autism program guidelines.

What you will do:
You will report to the Director of the Autism Learning Partnership and be responsible for organizing, directing, and providing the autism training framework; providing francophone schools and districts staff with support and advice regarding learners with ASD who have complex learning and behavioural needs, where necessary; and keeping up with current research on evidence-based practices for ASD and Applied Behaviour Analysis. You will work with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development team to ensure the continuous improvement of the service delivery model and training in relation to the use of evidence-based practices to support learners with ASD. This may also include providing support to preschool autism agencies personnel. The chosen candidate will occasionally need to travel to support staff and team initiatives across the province.

Facilitate advanced autism training. Provide support to school districts in assisting learners with ASD and/or complex behaviours. Build and update resources, according to identified needs.

The major responsibilities of the position are:

• Facilitate advanced autism training.
• Provide support to school districts in assisting learners with ASD and/or complex behaviours.
• Build and update resources, according to identified needs.

Who you are:
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to be flexible. You enjoy working in a team, collaborating with others and are a lifelong learner.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Required Competencies:

• A Bachelor of Education degree as well as at least seven (7) years of related experience OR a master's degree in education, Applied Behaviour Analysis or psychology as well as at least six (6) years of related experience. Any candidate who is not certified as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) must be willing to complete the required courses and supervised experience to become certified within a specified timeframe.
• Related experience can include working with children and youth with ASD as well as developing programs using evidence-based practices for ASD. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Written and spoken competence in French is essential, competence in written an oral English is necessary. Please state your language capability.
Behavioural Competencies:

• Commitment to Learning
• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Training / Instructional Techniques
• Knowledge of Group Facilitation Techniques:
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Consulting Skills

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Wage:
Pay Band 7 - $91,832 - $111,124 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton or Telework in New Brunswick.
• Office layout: closed office
• Your Team: Autism Learning Partnership (ALP) is made up of psychologists, teachers, behavioural analysts and members providing support services such as programming, graphic design, online registration, technical assistance, administration and management of the online learning platform. The team consists of approximately 15 professionals.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
• Minimum of 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by March 30, 2025, indicating competition number 24-2000-C50. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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