Educational Assistant: Empower Student Learning

Upper Canada District School Board; Brockville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Canada District School Board in Ontario is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with exceptional needs within the school setting. The role involves assisting individual or groups of students, and implementing special education programs related to behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs, while maintaining confidentiality.

The position requires working under the supervision of the Principal and in consultation with the LRT and classroom teachers.

Qualifications

• Must possess a secondary school diploma and a two- or three-year Community College Diploma in one of the following fields: Child & Youth Worker, Registered Early Childhood Educator*, Behavioral Science Technician, Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker or Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse**, Registered Nursing Assistant or Registered Practical Nurse**
• Bachelor Degrees in Child Studies, Sociology and Psychology will be recognized. Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training/certification is an asset.
• *RECE registration in good standing
• **Nursing diplomas must be accompanied by proof of current certification
• Related work experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the instruction of individual and/or groups of students in an academic and/or integrated class environment.
• Oversee special education students and implement programs related to behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs, where required.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Collaborate with Principal, Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) and classroom teacher as needed.

Skills

Student support

Behaviour support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Community College Diploma (Child & Youth Worker / Educational Assistant)

Bachelor degrees in related fields (Child Studies / Sociology / Psychology)

RECE registration in good standing

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Upper Canada District School Board in Ontario is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with exceptional needs within the school setting. The role involves assisting individual or groups of students, and implementing special education programs related to behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs, while maintaining confidentiality.

The position requires working under the supervision of the Principal and in consultation with the LRT and classroom teachers.