Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Supervised Instructional Therapist
Montessori Kids by OneHealth is a unique child development centre integrating Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with the Montessori philosophy to support neurodiverse children ages 2–12. We are seeking a Senior Therapist who can both lead and support our growing clinical team. This is an in-centre, hands-on leadership role that blends direct therapy, team supervision, daily operations support, and compliance oversight.
Responsibilities
- Deliver 1:1 direct therapy using ABA-based strategies with assigned youth
- Lead daily team huddles, assign therapists to youth based on skill and need
- Check daily therapist coverage, flag absences, and adjust schedules in real time
- Coordinate room setup, binders, logs, and materials before each session
- Ensure therapists complete data collection, clean-up, and end-of-session documentation
- Provide in-the-moment coaching to Instructor Therapists
- Participate in functional assessments and assist in ABLLS-R, AFLS, and VB-MAPP scoring
- Track program integrity and report concerns to the Clinical Supervisor
- Collaborate on Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and behaviour plans
- Communicate with families as needed and help facilitate the intake transition
Requirements
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience delivering ABA or IBI services
- Experience supervising therapy teams or leading sessions required
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage the “flow” of the day
- Post-secondary education in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field
- ABA Certificate, Autism & Behavioural Science diploma, or equivalent preferred
- Working knowledge of ABLLS-R, AFLS, VB-MAPP, and behavior tracking systems
- Must be comfortable providing toilet training and supporting SIBs or aggressive behaviors
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check required
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
We Offer
- A supportive team environment grounded in empathy and excellence
- Flexible part-time hours with consistent weekly schedule
- In-centre role (no virtual sessions)
- Opportunities for training and growth into full-time or supervisory roles
- Paid training sessions and leadership coaching
About the Company
Montessori Kids by OneHealth is a unique child development centre integrating Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with the Montessori philosophy to support neurodiverse children ages 2–12. Our team-based, whole-child approach blends clinical excellence with play-based, sensory-rich, and inclusive programming.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Employment Type
Part-Time
Compensation
Starting at $29-$32/hour
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