Educational Assistant (100%) - Term - Jockvale ES

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to support students with exceptional needs. This role involves working closely with students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developmental services, be skilled in behavior modification, and possess the ability to collaborate effectively with a team. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while fostering an inclusive learning environment. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to helping students thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits

4% vacation pay

Enrollment in benefit plans

Qualifications

• Community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Care required.
• 1-2 years experience with school-aged special needs children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with exceptional needs, including Autism and developmental disabilities.
• Modify programs and assist with learning for students with disabilities.

Skills

CYW/DSW or equivalent

Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Behaviour Modification Systems Training

Computer skills

Collaboration with the team

Prepared to assist with toileting

Familiarity with safety Plans

Education

Community College Diploma in Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Care/Worker

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:

Educational Assistant

100%, Term (10 month work year)

$27.45 to $30.59 per hour

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 include:

1. supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and students with developmental disabilities;
2. participation in pool programs, academic support, implementing special programs, support to deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students, physiotherapy exercises and stretches.
3. modifying programs and supporting learning for students with learning disabilities and speech/language issues.
4. 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. 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/DSW or equivalent
• Experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder students
• Familiarity with safety Plans
• Collaboration with the team
• Assistance in the BIP
• Behaviour Modification Systems Training
• Computer skills
• Prepared to assist with toileting
• Yard duty

Additional Comments:

General Population /BIP

Who can apply:

In accordance with the Student Support Personnel's Collective Agreement, O.S.S.T.F. District 25, qualified regular part-time employees are eligible to increase their status and apply to part-time term vacancies if it does not interfere with their regular assignment. Regular full-time employees are not eligible to apply for term vacancies.

NOTE: Casual EAs currently in terms for the 2024/2025 school year that ends June 27, 2025 are not eligible to apply unless to increase status.

Salary:

If a term assignment is less than the school year: $27.45 per hour + 4% vacation pay and eligibility for benefits.

If the term assignment is for the full school year: $28.54 per hour and enrollment in the Board's term benefit plans (subject to terms of Collective Agreement).

Effective September 1, 2024, new regular and full-year term Educational Assistants who are hired with at least three (3) years of related experience shall be placed at Step 3 of the salary grid.

Application Process:

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Applytoeducation (ATE) to manage applications for job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply using their existing ATE account. Please ensure your resume is in the Board approved format before submitting your application. External applicants will submit via applytoeducation.com by providing a cover letter and resume. Please clearly indicate on your resume your full-time and/or part-time regular work experience with school-aged children.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the terms of the Student Support Professionals’ Collective Agreement and Policy P.146.HR Equitable Recruitment, Hiring and Promotion.

Personal information gathered through the application process is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, RSO 1980, c302 (as amended), and will be used to determine the qualification for employment with the OCDSB.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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.

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

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