.5 Permanent Educational Assistant - B Days

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Midland; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board seeks an Educational Assistant responsible for supporting students with special needs, ensuring their academic and emotional development. The candidate will work with diverse needs to foster independence, collaborating closely with school teams. Relevant experience and qualifications are vital for this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant training for managing behaviour.
• 2-3 years experience with special needs students.
• 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 development of unique talents.

Skills

Behaviour Management Systems Training - BMS

Experience with special needs students

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in a related field

Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with students with Special Needs (specifically physical and intellectual disabilities and behavioural 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 16.915 hours per week, B Days; schedule to be determined by the Principal.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role :

• 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

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at .

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation,

to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Director of Education Board of Trustees

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