Educational Assistant - Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Signing

Toronto District School Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant - Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Signing to work with students needing sign language communication support. You will assist teachers and support students individually and in small groups throughout the school day.

Applicants should have a two-year college diploma in a related field, plus sign language fluency and knowledge of Deaf Culture. This on-call, on-site position offers a chance to contribute to a diverse, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Two year Community College Diploma in related field (e.g., ECE, DSW).
• 3 months related experience working with students with language delays, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in sign language.
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) of the deaf by working with students (individually and in small groups).
• Communicate in the preferred modality or language of the student (ASL, PSE, Sign Support or Oral Communication).
• Assist in personal care and health needs of students with deaf/hard of hearing needs (toileting, lifting and transferring, feeding, medication with training).
• Assist the special education teacher(s) in developing self-advocacy skills for students to direct their own personal care and foster independence.
• Assist in addressing and meeting the physical safety needs of students (BMS techniques, behaviour shaping, prompting strategies, proximity control).
• Assist in the academic instruction and delivery of alternative curriculum for students with deaf/hard of hearing needs.
• Assist in integration of these students into regular classroom programs.
• Provide student and class support to facilitate integration under the direction of teachers.

Skills

Sign language fluency

Education

Two year Community College Diploma in related field

Job description

Educational Assistant - Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Signing

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all diversestudents and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.
Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

Job Description

• Assist teacher(s) of the deaf by working with students (individually and in small groups);
• Communicate in the preferred modality or language of the student for e.g., ASL, PSE, Sign Support or Oral Communication
• Assist in personal care and health needs of students with deaf/hard of hearing needs (e.g., toileting, lifting and transferring, feeding, approved administration of medication – with training provided)
• Assist the special education teacher(s) in developing self-advocacy skills for students to direct their own personal care and to foster independence
• Assist the special education teachers(s) in addressing and meeting the physical safety needs of student(s), e.g. BMS techniques, behaviour shaping, prompting strategies, proximity control, etc.
• Assist the special education teacher(s) in the academic instruction, as well as the delivery of alternative curriculum for students with deaf/hard of hearing needs
• Assist the teacher(s) in the integration of these exceptional students into the regular classroom programs within the school and community, as appropriate
• Provide student and class support to facilitate integration (e.g. prompting) under the direction of the classroom teacher and the special education teacher in the regular and special education classrooms

Qualifications

• Two year Community College Diploma in related field (e.g., ECE, DSW)
• 3 months related experience working with students with language delays, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Fluency in sign language
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture

Requisition Workflow: Unit C, Schools - On Call Replacement

Rate of Pay:

Supply hourly rates: $24.42

3.4% statutory holiday pay and 4% vacation pay are added to these rates

Temporary hourly rates (after 30 days) $32.56

3.8% statutory holiday pay and 4% vacation pay are added to these rates

Schedule:

Up to 6 and 50 minutes per day between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm

To support our students and to continue on our roster, replacement staff are required to work a minimum of 60 days during the school year.