1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Barrie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with special needs, including physical, intellectual, and behavioral challenges. The role emphasizes academic, physical, and emotional support within the school team to foster independence and individual talents.

Workload is 33.83 hours per week with the schedule to be determined by the Principal. The board is committed to inclusive education and accommodates diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Special Needs students and implementing behaviour plans.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a school team.
• Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with children and adolescents.
• Formal educational background aligned with Educational Assistant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, physical and emotional support to students with exceptional needs.
• Encourage student independence and development of individual talents.
• Collaborate with the principal and school team to align with student needs.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Special Needs Experience

Teamwork

Education Credential

2-3 yrs Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in a related field

Educational Assistant 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

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 employme nt, 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