Educational Assistant (50%) - Regular - Pinecrest PS (Casual & External)

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

Job summary

A major educational institution in Ontario seeks an Educational Assistant to support students with exceptional needs. This part-time role involves academic support, implementing special programs, and collaboration with teaching staff. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma and have experience with special needs children. Knowledge of Ontario Curriculum is beneficial. This position offers a salary of $29.54 to $36.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Care / Worker or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with school aged special needs children.
• Valid First Aid certification / CPR Level C required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with exceptional needs within the school.
• Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities.
• Academic support and implementing special programs.

Skills

DSW / CYW

Autism experience

Assistive Technology

Behaviour Modification

Behaviour Management Systems

Computer Skills

CPR and First Aid

Yard Duty

Education

Community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker

Experience with school aged special needs children

Job description

Overview

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)

Salary: 29.54 to 36.70 per hour

Responsibilities

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 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
• Autism experience
• Assistive Technology
• Behaviour Modification
• Behaviour Management Systems
• Computer Skills
• CPR and First Aid
• Yard Duty

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

Key Skills

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

Employment Details

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Salary : 29 - 36