Dedicated After-School Educational Assistant (Level D)

Waterloo Region District School Board; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Region District School Board is seeking Educational Assistants to support students with special needs across its schools. Eligible candidates may hold an Educational Assistant Diploma or related post-secondary credentials (DSW, BSW, SSW) and must pass a Physical Demands test.

Applicants with relevant experience or volunteering in special needs settings are considered. A valid first aid/CPR and Behaviour Management Systems certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Teachers
• Educational Assistant Diploma or Educational Support Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Developmental Service Worker (DSW) from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Social Services Diploma (SSW) from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Post-secondary degree in Sociology with related experience (alternative qualifications)
• Six-month diploma/certificate in a child-related discipline with related experience (alternative qualifications)
• Complementary degree/diploma for supporting special needs children with related experience

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma or Educational Support Diploma

Developmental Service Worker (DSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Social Services Diploma (SSW)

Job description

Waterloo Region District School Board is seeking Educational Assistants to support students with special needs across its schools. Eligible candidates may hold an Educational Assistant Diploma or related post-secondary credentials (DSW, BSW, SSW) and must pass a Physical Demands test.

Applicants with relevant experience or volunteering in special needs settings are considered. A valid first aid/CPR and Behaviour Management Systems certification are preferred.