Educational Assistant (50) Regular Lady Evelyn (Casual & External) 745AM-1115AM

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ottawa is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support students with exceptional needs. This role involves working closely with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities, as well as modifying programs to meet individual learning requirements. The candidate should have a community college diploma and relevant experience with school-aged special needs children. Competitive hourly wage offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and students with developmental disabilities.
• Modify programs and support learning for students with learning disabilities.
• Assist with toileting and yard duties.

Skills

DSW / CYW or equivalent

Autism experience

Assistive Technology

Behaviour Modification

Behaviour Management Systems

Collaborative Problem Solving

Computer Skills

CPR and First Aid (an asset)

Prepared to assist with toileting

Yard duty

Education

Community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker Child and Youth Care / Worker

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

50% Regular (10 month work year)

$29.54 to $36.70 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 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
• modifying programs and supporting learning for students with learning disabilities and speech / language issues
• 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 People Culture and Leadership 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

• DSW / CYW or equivalent
• Autism experience
• Assistive Technology
• Behaviour Modification
• Behaviour Management Systems
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Computer Skills
• CPR and First Aid (an asset)
• Prepared to assist with toileting
• Yard duty

Additional Comments : Core Allocation

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process please send an email to at any time.

Required Experience

Intern

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Access Control System
• Customer Service
• B2C
• Civil Quality Control
• Broadcast

Employment Type: Part‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1