Educational Assistant for Diverse Learners - FT

Simcoe-County-District-School-Board; Alliston; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simcoe County District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE) for a permanent full-time position (35 hours/week). Educational Assistants support students across academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements include a relevant university degree or a two-year college diploma in a human services field, plus BMS training and strong communication,

Qualifications

• BMS training required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to create safe and supportive learning environments.
• Assist with toileting, lifting, positioning and mobility as required.

Skills

BMS training

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or two-year college diploma in human services

Tools

Assistive technology

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) knowledge

Job description

Simcoe County District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE) for a permanent full-time position (35 hours/week). Educational Assistants support students across academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements include a relevant university degree or a two-year college diploma in a human services field, plus BMS training and strong communication,