EA Level D: Support for Students with Special Needs

Waterloo Region District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites applications for Educational Assistant/Child and Youth Worker positions. Candidates must meet the listed educational qualifications and pass the required Physical Demands test.

Interviews may be conducted via Interviewstream, with emphasis on equity and inclusion. WRDSB serves about 65,000 students across 123 schools and related programs; all postings aim to support students with diverse needs and well-being through collaborative engagement

Qualifications

• Must pass a Physical Demands test; conditional on passing all components.
• Educational qualifications required as listed by WRDSB for EA/CYW roles.
• Experience with students with special needs strongly preferred.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive education.

Skills

Behaviour management

Autism spectrum training

Lifting/Positioning

First aid/CPR

Experience with special needs students

Education

Educational Assistant diploma

Developmental Service Worker (DSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Social Services Diploma (SSW)

Alternative EA qualifications with experience

Job description

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites applications for Educational Assistant/Child and Youth Worker positions. Candidates must meet the listed educational qualifications and pass the required Physical Demands test.

Interviews may be conducted via Interviewstream, with emphasis on equity and inclusion. WRDSB serves about 65,000 students across 123 schools and related programs; all postings aim to support students with diverse needs and well-being through collaborative engagement