Casual Educational Assistant

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a Casual Educational Assistant to support students with special needs in their learning journey. This role involves providing direct care and facilitating communication between students and teachers while adhering to Board policies. The ideal candidate will possess a Community College Diploma in Educational Assistant or a related field and demonstrate a compassionate attitude towards students. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to their educational success.

Qualifications

• Community College Diploma in Educational Assistant or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to students with special needs.
• Assist students in transitioning from home to school and support classroom routines.

Skills

Ability to work with differing abilities

Discretion with confidential information

Compassionate and empathetic attitude

Crisis intervention skills

Communication skills

Education

Community College Diploma in Educational Assistant

Child and Youth Worker

Developmental Service Worker

Tools

Computer software

Job description

CASUAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

As a collaborative team member, the Casual Educational Assistant is responsible for the care of and facilitation of the education of students with special needs and exceptionalities in an educational setting. Casual Educational Assistants are responsible for providing direct care of and support to students with needs including but not limited to physical, safety, medical, behaviour, cognitive, communication and learning needs, in compliance with Board policies and procedures, utilizing Board approved tools and technology.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to work with differing abilities/diverse learning needs
• To supervise and assist individuals or groups of students in various environments
• Assist students in the transition from home to school (e.g. bus duty supervision);
• Support routines and rules in and outside of the classroom;
• Facilitate the communication and interactions between students and the teacher;
• Assist in the preparation of materials, delivery of programs and tracking of students’ programs under the direction of the Teacher/SERT
• Assist the teacher with student self-regulation and behaviour management including conflict management, crisis intervention, or de-escalation of student behaviour
• Ability to perform required physical tasks including personal care (toileting, lifting, feeding, changing of clothes and physical intervention) of students as required
• Ability to deal with potentially stressful and emergent situations.
• Provide support to the classroom teacher/SERT as may be required and/or as directed by school administration; and
• Other related duties as assigned by school administration.

Candidates must possess:

• Community College Diploma in Educational Assistant (EA)/ Educational Support (ES) preferred or equivalent, as deemed by the Employer (e.g. Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, etc.)
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information and a high level of sensitivity and diplomacy
• Ability to function independently within the framework of a team;
• Basic knowledge in the use of computer software and other communication supports as appropriate
• Relevant additional training and/or related qualifications is an asset;
• Experience working with students in special needs in an educational setting or related field (preferred)
• A positive, compassionate and empathetic attitude towards all students;
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter;
• Resume; and
• Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary Educational Assistant / Educational Support program.

About Us:

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to [e-mail] in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.