1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant

Near North District School Board; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school board in Ontario is hiring a Permanent Educational Assistant to provide direct support to high needs students. The role involves working collaboratively with educational professionals and requires experience with various student exceptionalities. Candidates should hold a post-secondary certificate in the social services field. This position offers a pay rate of $28.44 to $33.38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a variety of exceptionalities.
• Ability to support students in transition and implement programming with teachers.
• Broad knowledge of various support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to high needs students.
• Work collaboratively in a school-based team setting.
• Consult with education professionals and therapists.

Skills

Experience with student exceptionalities (medically complex, autism, etc.)

Knowledge of ABA and Behaviour Management Systems

Collaborative team member

Respect for Indigenous teachings and culture

Education

Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in social services

Job description

Overview

OSSTF-Education Workers

The Near North District School Board is Hiring

1.0 Permanent Educational Assistant - West Region Flex

Effective Immediately

Location : West Region: Parry Sound and Surrounding Communities including Britt

Regional Flex Role : Reporting to the Principal of Special Education, this itinerant position, will involve providing direct support to high needs students in all areas of exceptionality moving into the region mid-year or transitioning from one program or setting to another. School placements will be determined by Special Education Coordinators and Principals. Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle required.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in the social services field

Knowledge / Skills Required

• Experience working with a variety of student exceptionalities including but not limited to: medically complex, autism, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities
• Broad knowledge of a variety of support strategies including ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis), Behaviour Management Systems, CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) and Augmentative Communication
• Demonstrated ability to effectively support students in transition and / or implement programming in consultation with classroom teacher, central behavioural support team and respective therapists i.e. speech, sensory, occupational, physiotherapy
• Knowledge and respect for Indigenous teachings and culture
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school-based team

Rate of Pay : $28.44 per hour to $33.38 per hour

Please ensure you have uploaded your applicable Educational Diploma(s) and / or Degree(s) to your Apply to Education Portfolio

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us how we may help you by contacting :

Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board

963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1

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