1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with special needs, including physical, intellectual, and behavioural challenges. The role emphasizes teamwork, academic and emotional support within a school setting.

The successful candidate will work 33.83 hours per week, with the schedule determined by the Principal, and will be responsible for promoting independence and recognizing each student’s talents.

Qualifications

• Relevant training in behaviour management or similar certifications.
• Experience working with students with special needs and with challenging behaviours.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Education: college diploma/degree or Educational Assistant certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, physical and emotional support to students with exceptional needs.
• Help students develop independence and unique talents.
• Collaborate with school team to support student wellbeing and learning.

Skills

Behaviour management training

Special needs experience

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Diploma or 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 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

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.

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