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Behavioural Support Services
 
Overview 
The Behaviour Support Services Team is comprised of two Behaviour Counsellors and a number of Itinerant Behaviour Educational Assistants. Through the utilization of a referral process, the Coordinator of Special Education will designate the involvement of the Behaviour Counsellor and may assign an itinerant Behaviour Educational Assistant on a short-term basis to support the needs of specific students within a school.
 
 
The Behaviour Counsellor
  • Provides programs and strategies for school staff in dealing with students with extreme behavioural concerns and/or students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Works collaboratively with central and school teams in a facilitator role to develop behaviour intervention plans and transition plans.
  • Models intervention strategies for school staff involved with students experiencing  behavioural difficulties and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Develop resources and supports required to implement positive behavioural strategies.
  • May perform other duties as assigned by the Principal of Education and/or the Coordinators of Special Education.
 
Itinerant Behaviour Educational Assistant
The Itinerant Behaviour Educational Assistants’ duties will vary depending on the type of classroom and the students’ needs.  They may include:
  • Assisting classroom teachers and EAs with strategies for students having extreme behaviour difficulties who are in a period of crisis or   transition.
  • Assisting with the preparation, delivery and implementation of plans developed with the School Team and Behavior Support Services Team.
  • Providing specific demonstrations of behavioural strategies for staff and/or teachers who will be expected to facilitate and maintain the plans.
  • Demonstrating positive, proactive strategies to intervene effectively with students.
  • Working collaboratively as a member of the school-based problem-solving team.
  • Reporting to the Principal of Special Education.
 
 

963 Airport Rd. North Bay, Ontario Canada
PO Box 3110 P1B 8H1