1.0 FTE Temporary Educational Assistant

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; New Tecumseth; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant to work with students with Special Needs (physical, intellectual, or behavioural challenges) in a school setting. The role focuses on academic, physical and emotional support to foster independence and individual talents; scheduled 33.83 hours per week, as determined by the Principal.

The successful candidate will collaborate as a professional member of the school team and bring relevant training and experience

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Needs students and with behavioural challenges.
• Ability to work as part of a school team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with children and adolescents.
• Educational Assistant credential or related diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students with exceptional needs.
• Provide physical and emotional support to students.
• Promote student independence and talents.
• Collaborate with school team and adapt to schedule set by Principal.

Skills

Special Needs experience

Team player

BMS training

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in related field or Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate

Job description

Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for working with students with Special Needs (specifically physical and intellectual disabilities and behavioral or other learning difficulties). The Educational Assistant, as a professional and integral member of the school team, is responsible for the provision of academic, physical and emotional support to students with exceptional needs within the school in order to encourage student independence and the development of unique talents of individual students. This position works 33.83 hours per week; schedule to be determined by the Principal.

Skills And Qualifications

• Relevant training (for example, Behaviour Management Systems Training - BMS)
• Experience working with students with Special Needs and with students who are exhibiting severe behavioural/emotional difficulties.
• Proven ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team
• College Diploma or University Degree in a related field, or an Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate
• 2 - 3 years prior experience with Special Needs students
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adolescents

*Until further notice, a combination of experience and education may be considered for meeting the required skills and qualifications, as well as those SMCDSB employees currently employed as a Broader Qualified Supply Educational Assistant.

External candidates will only be considered after the Closing Date should no qualified internal candidates apply for this position

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at [phone] ext. 212.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual enquiries.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Kimberly Dixon Maria Hardie Director of Education Board Chair