LTO EA Level D - Special Needs - 25 hrs/wk

Waterloo Region District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Region District School Board is seeking qualified Educational Assistants to support students with special needs. Candidates must have relevant diplomas or degrees and experience in child-related disciplines. The role emphasizes equity in employment and welcomes diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Passing a Physical Demands test is required for employment.
• Minimum one year of related work experience supporting children with special needs.

Skills

Experience working with students with special needs

Behaviour Management Systems certification

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work

Social Services Diploma

Post-secondary degree in Sociology

Job description

This posting is open to WRDSB employees who are members of the EA Association as well as external applicants.

Note: Staff already in an LTO are not eligible to apply if it conflicts with their current LTO. All LTO assignments are subject to a revised end date with 2-weeks' notice.

Qualifications/Requirements

A condition of employment as an EA/CYW with the Waterloo Region District School Board is passing a Physical Demands test. All job offers will be conditional on passing all components of this test. This applies to any EA/CYW without Permanent/LTO level D hours.

Educational Assistant 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
• Alternative EA Qualifications with Experience ***
• Post-secondary degree in Sociology with at least one (1) year (1,224 hours) of related work experience supporting children with special needs, or relevant volunteer experience
• Minimum six (6) months diploma in a child-related discipline with at least one (1) year (1,224 hours) of related work experience, or relevant volunteer experience
• Minimum six (6) months certificate in a child-related discipline with at least one (1) year (1,224 hours) of related work experience, or relevant volunteer experience
• Degree/diploma in a supporting discipline with at least one (1) year (1,224 hours) of related work experience, or relevant volunteer experience

Assets

• Valid Behaviour Management Systems certification
• Experience working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities, school-based experience preferred
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
• Lifting/Positioning Training

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from diverse groups, including Indigenous peoples, racial and religious minorities, persons with disabilities, and marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities. We support accommodations for applicants and ensure the confidentiality and security of applicant information.

Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls please.