1.0 FTE Permanent Educational Assistant

Simplication; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior North Catholic District School Board is seeking a 1.0 FTE Educational Assistant for St. Joseph Catholic School in Geraldton, Ontario. This permanent position starts as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will have a diploma or certificate in an Educational Assistant program (or related field) and will support students with diverse needs, collaborating with teachers and external agencies. The role requires patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in an Educational Assistant or related program.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with teachers and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and student support.
• Support behaviour management and instructional strategies.
• Develop rapport with students and assist in resolving issues.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patience and empathy

Student support

Education

Diploma or certificate in Educational Assistant/Developmental Services Worker/Child and Youth Worker or related program

Job description

1.0 FTE Permanent Educational Assistant

Internal/External Job Posting

Competition #4068816

Start Date : As soon as possible

Location : St. Joseph Catholic School, Geraldton

Salary : $25.58-$32.98 /Hour - Competitive Compensation and Benefits Packages

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Qualifications

Diploma or certificate as an Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker or related program.

Minimum of one-year experience is preferred.

Ability to work effectively with a full range of students, including students with special needs, utilizing specific skills and training.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators and outside agencies.

Ability to provide instructional, behaviour and student support.

Ability to use patience, empathy and understanding in developing and maintaining a rapport with students and in resolving problems or issues that may arise.

Minimum of one-year experience is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

Successful Completion of all Safety training courses Must undergo a successful vulnerable police record check

The Superior North Catholic District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Superior North Catholic District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources Department in advance of any part of the process.

Successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to commencing employment with SNCDSB. SNCDSB will provide successful candidates with a letter to submit to the OPP. Please review the requirements for the VSC at Ontario Provincial Police - Online Police Records Check.

Judy Wawia Kerry Desjardins

Board Chair Chief Education Officer