AMDSB - Supply Educational Assistant - Daily Occasional/Long-Term Assignment

Avon Maitland District School Board; Seaforth; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Avon Maitland District School Board is seeking individuals for a Supply Educational Assistant role to support students with diverse needs in our schools. This casual/call-in assignment runs September to June with daily occasional and long-term possibilities.

Responsibilities include implementing Behaviour Management Systems, assisting with mobility and personal care, and maintaining confidentiality. A 2-year Educational Support Diploma or related experience is required, plus a Criminal Record

Qualifications

• Two-year Educational Support Diploma or equivalent board-recognized experience.
• Experience supporting students with special needs is an asset; school-based experience is an asset.
• Able to perform essential physical duties (lifting, positioning, transferring).
• Criminal Reference Check is part of the requirement process.

Responsibilities

• Apply Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) to promote positive behavior (training provided).
• Assist with physical mobility, positioning, lifting, equipment transfers, and personal care.
• Foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student, staff and school information.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

2 year Educational Support Diploma

Degree/Diploma in Child & Youth Care or related field

Job description

OSSTF-ESSP

Supply Educational Assistant

(Daily Occasional/Long-Term Assignment)

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning.

The Avon Maitland District School Board is seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting students with diverse needs and providing age appropriate learning environments inside our schools.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours of Work: Casual/Call-in basis, Monday - Friday, from September to June (10 months)

Compensation Package Details

Daily Rate: $27.16 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement

Long-Term Assignment Rate: $28.11 per hour + vacation payas outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement

Pension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ( OMERS )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:

• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

Core Responsibilities

• Apply Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) strategies to promote positive behavior (training provided)
• Assist with physical mobility, positioning, lifting, equipment transfers, and personal care (e.g., toileting).
• Foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality standards with student, staff and school information

Qualifications

• 2 year Educational Support Diploma or equivalent board-recognized experience (Degree/Diploma in Child & Youth Care, Developmental Services, Social Work, or a related field).
• Experience supporting students with special needs or behavioural challenges is an asset and school-based experience is considered an asset;
• Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, and Administration;
• Candidates must be capable of performing the essential physical duties of the position, such as running/walking on uneven ground, lifting, positioning and transferring children and equipment and utilizing Behaviour Management System techniques where required;
• Reliable transportation and availability for on-call/casual shifts with short notice.
• Note – a Criminal Reference Check is part of the requirement process.

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments;
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers;
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that foster a culture of belonging and collaboration;
• Competitive compensation package, which is outlined above.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

Communication with selected applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant'sprofile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process, upon request.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer