Educational Assistant (100%) Regular - York Street Public School (Casual and External)

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school board in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to support students with exceptional needs. The ideal candidate will have a community college diploma related to developmental services and experience with school-aged special needs children. Responsibilities include supporting students with Autism, developmental disabilities, and participating in academic and special programs. The position offers a salary ranging from $29.54 to $36.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with school-aged special needs children.
• Valid First Aid certification/CPR Level C required.
• Completed training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, TCI, and/or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS).

Responsibilities

• Support students with exceptional needs within the school.
• Participate in academic support and special programs.
• Modify programs and support learning for students with disabilities.
• Handle outside yard duties and physical support as needed.

Skills

CYW or equivalent

First Aid / CPR an asset

Assistive Technology

PIC Symbols

Behavioural Management Systems

Collaborative Problem Solving an asset

Experience supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing students

Experience working in high needs schools

Understanding of experiential learning

Focus on equity in education

Education

Community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Care/Worker or equivalent

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

Educational Assistant

100%, Regular (10 month work year)

$29.54 to $36.70 per hour

Ideal candidates will support the fulfillment of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s (OCDSB) Strategic Plan to enhance the quality of education in the school, and the District, by creating a positive and inclusive school climate, learning and workplace environment. Candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully, with a human rights and equity perspective, to foster student success, achievement and well-being.

Qualifications

Under the direction of the Principal, the 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 students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and students with developmental disabilities; participation in pool programs, academic support, implementing special programs, support to deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students, physiotherapy exercises and stretches.

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.

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 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, TCI, and/or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training. Please ensure that you include copies of your diploma(s) and/or certificates that are applicable to the qualifications of an Educational Assistant.

Required Skills And Abilities

• CYW or equivalent
• First Aid / CPR an asset
• Assistive Technology
• PIC Symbols
• Behavioural Management Systems
• Collaborative Problem Solving an asset
• Experience supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
• Experience working in high needs schools, understanding of the joys and challenges of RAISE schools,
• understanding of experiential learning
• Focus on equity in education
• Yard duty
  
  

Additional Comments: Kindergarten to Grade 8