1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Angus; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is looking for an Educational Assistant to support students with Special Needs. The role includes providing crucial academic and emotional support to foster independence and development of each student's talents, along with collaborating with educational teams. Candidates must have relevant education, experience, and skills in behavior management.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of prior experience with Special Needs students.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, physical, and emotional support to students with exceptional needs.
• Encourage student independence and foster development of unique talents.
• Work 33.83 hours per week as determined by the Principal.

Skills

Behavior Management Systems Training

Experience with students with Special Needs

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Diploma in related field

University Degree in related field

Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with students with Special Needs, specifically those with physical and intellectual disabilities, behavioral challenges, or other learning difficulties. The Educational Assistant, as a professional and integral member of the school team, is responsible for providing academic, physical, and emotional support to students with exceptional needs within the school. The goal is to encourage student independence and foster the development of each student's unique talents. This position requires working 33.83 hours per week; the schedule will be determined by the Principal.

Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant training (e.g., Behaviour Management Systems Training, BMS)
• Experience working with students with Special Needs and those exhibiting severe behavioral or emotional difficulties
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member
• College Diploma, University Degree in a related field, or an Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate
• 2-3 years of prior experience with Special Needs students
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adolescents

Additional Information

External candidates will only be considered if no qualified internal candidates apply by the closing date. Interested applicants must apply through applytoeducation.com.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation, Indigenous rights, Human Rights, Equity, and Anti-Racism. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse lived experiences to enrich our workforce.

Accessibility accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] ext. 212 for queries.

Due to high application volume, we cannot respond to individual inquiries.

Employment Condition

All new employees are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.