Casual Educational Assistants (EA) - American Sign Language Level 3 required - Secondary

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board seeks a Casual Educational Assistant to support students with exceptional needs across its schools. Under the Principal's direction, you will collaborate with teachers and staff to implement individualized programs and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting students with autism spectrum disorders, managing behaviours, supporting deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired learners, and aiding with physiotherapy

Qualifications

• Requires community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Care/Worker, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1–2 years of related experience with school aged special needs children.
• ASL Level 3 is required.
• First Aid/CPR Level C is required.
• Behaviour Modification training completed.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and/or TCI will be considered an asset.
• Copies of diplomas/certificates applicable to qualifications must be included.

Responsibilities

• Casual, on-call position across OCDSB elementary and secondary schools.
• Collaborate with teaching and professional staff to support students with exceptional needs.
• Support autism spectrum disorders, behaviour programs, and developmentally delayed students, and assist deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students.
• Assist with physiotherapy exercises, pool duties, and related activities.
• May involve yard duties, lifting, toileting, and other practical tasks.

Skills

ASL Level 3

Behaviour modification training

First Aid/CPR Level C

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Education

Developmental Services Worker diploma

Child and Youth Care/Worker diploma

Equivalent programs

Tools

Dragon

Kurzweil

Job description

*American Sign Language Level 3 Required*

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal, the Casual Educational Assistant, is an integral member of the school team, and is responsible for the provision of support to students with exceptional needs within the school. The position involves dealing with confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and variability. Responsibilities are varied, in collaboration with teaching and other professional staff, and include: supporting autism spectrum disorders, behaviour management programs, support to developmentally delayed students, participation in pool programs, academic support, implementing special programs, support to deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students, physiotherapy exercises and stretches.

Casual Educational Assistants may be required to modify programs and support learning for students with learning disabilities, and speech/language issues. Assignments may also include outside yard duties, lifting, toileting, and/or pool duties. Knowledge of Ontario Curriculum and educational communication software such as Dragon and Kurzweil are assets. Casual Educational Assistants must be available to accept assignments on an as-needed basis.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will possess a community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Care/Worker, or equivalent, and a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with school aged special needs children. Equivalent programs must be assessed by Human Resources staff. The candiadte must possess American Sign Language Level 3. Valid First Aid certification/CPR Level C is required. The successful candidate will have also completed Behaviour Modification training. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and/or TCI will also be considered an asset. Please ensure that you include copies of your diploma(s) and/or certificates that are applicable to the qualifications of an Educational Assistant.

Nature of Position

Casual, on call, at various Elementary and Secondary schools within the board, as needed.

Personal Information

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3.

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