Casual Education Assistants - 2024-2025 - All Areas of the Board

St. Clement's School; Dryden; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution in beautiful Northwestern Ontario as a Casual Education Assistant. In this vital role, you'll assist students with special program activities, providing essential care and support. You'll collaborate closely with teachers and the Principal to create a positive learning environment. This position offers a chance to grow your career while enjoying the natural beauty of the region, including stunning lakes and welcoming communities. If you're passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ontario High School Diploma and relevant diploma or certification.
• BMS training is an asset; unqualified applicants may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with activities of a special program and provide care.
• Plan and prepare materials and activities under the direction of the Principal.

Skills

Observation and assessment

Record keeping

Medically necessary interventions

Behavior Management System (BMS) training

Education

Ontario High School Diploma

Diploma in Teacher Aide Program

Child Care Worker Program

Developmental Services Worker Program

Children’s Services Program

Early Childhood Education Program

Ontario Teacher Certification

Job description

Position: Casual Education Assistants

Hours of Work: Casual

Rate of Pay: $25.14/hr (Unqualified) & $28.14/hr (Qualified)

Union Affiliation: Casual - Non Union

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB

As one of the area’s largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.

Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

You will assist designated students with activities of a special program, planning and preparing materials and activities, providing observation and assessment data, record keeping, care and assistance, medically necessary interventions (i.e. catheterization, suctioning), and other related duties as may be assigned by the Principal or to work under the direction of the school Principal and classroom teacher, assisting the teacher with activities and such other related duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

You have an Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent, as well as one of the following: Diploma in Teacher Aide Program, Child Care Worker Program, Developmental Services Worker Program, Children’s Services Program or Early Childhood Education Program, Ontario Teacher Certification, or an equivalent diploma or certificate program as determined by the Board. Behaviour Management System (BMS) training would be considered an asset. Unqualified applicants may be considered.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio – Attention Maddie White, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.