Casual Educational Assistants (EA) (New Grads & Qualified Candidates)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational environment as a Casual Educational Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting students with exceptional needs. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, providing essential assistance to students facing challenges such as autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays. Your contributions will help create an inclusive learning atmosphere where every student can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with school-aged special needs children.
• Valid First Aid certification and Behaviour Modification training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with exceptional needs and modify programs as necessary.
• Assist with academic support and participate in various school programs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Support for autism spectrum disorders

Academic support

Physiotherapy exercises

Knowledge of Ontario Curriculum

Education

Community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Care/Worker diploma

Tools

Educational communication software (Dragon, Kurzweil)

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking creative, dynamic, committed educational leaders

to join the following initiative:

Casual Educational Assistant

$27.45 per hour (plus 4% in lieu of vacation)

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal, the Casual Educational Assistant is an integral member of the school team, 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:

1. Supporting autism spectrum disorders
2. Behaviour management programs
3. Support to developmentally delayed students
4. Participation in pool programs
5. Academic support
6. Implementing special programs
7. Support to deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students
8. Physiotherapy exercises and stretches

Casual Educational Assistants may also be required to modify programs and support learning for students with learning disabilities and speech/language issues. Assignments may include outside yard duties, lifting, toileting, and/or pool duties. Knowledge of the 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 Employee Services staff. 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.

A casual employee who has not worked at least (5) assignments during a school year shall be removed from the casual list and required to reapply, unless otherwise agreed by the Employer. This provision does not apply to employees who are on statutory or other approved leaves of absence.

Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board utilizes ApplyToEducation (ATE) to manage its applications and competition staffing processes.

External Applications (who do not have an active ATE account for our District) can Register for an account (at no cost) at https://ocdsb.simplication.com. You must select the position category: ECE / EA & Support Staff then “Search Jobs” and enter keyword 3915219, search, attach your resume and apply to the position. Should you encounter any difficulties when registering through ApplyToEducation, please contact their Customer Service line Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at 1-877-900-5627 or via email at [e-mail].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply!

We thank all applicants for their interest! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families, and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value, and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to [e-mail] any time.

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