Educational Assistant- Long Term Assignment

Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board; Lakefield; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant for a long term assignment. The role supports students with instructional programs, personal care, and therapy-related activities, aligned with IEP goals.

The position involves collaboration with teachers, administration, and families, data tracking for student progress, and adherence to board policies. 35 hours per week with on-site duties in our schools.

Qualifications

• Requires OSS D with two years specialized training in EA-related fields.
• Knowledge of policies and directives such as medication administration.
• Experience supporting students and applying instructional strategies.
• Ability to operate classrooms AV equipment and basic devices.
• Willingness to assist with physical care and mobility tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, implementation and tracking of instructional programs.
• Prepare instructional materials and equipment as directed.
• Help students with hygienic and personal care needs.
• Administer medication per board policy and regulations.
• Support therapy or behavioural programs as directed.
• Assist with IEPs, co-op education, safety programs and data collection.
• Supervise in-school and out-of-school student activities.
• Participate in I.P.R.C. meetings and related conferences.

Skills

Communication & collaboration

Personal care abilities

Medication administration knowledge

AV equipment operation

Education

OSSD with two years specialized training

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Educational Assistant - Long Term Assignment

35 hours per week

Job Function

Assist in the accessing of instructional programs. Assist with the personal and hygienic care of students. Administer medication as assigned. Carry out assigned therapeutic, behavioural management or training programs. Assist with student activities and supervision. Assist with the collection of relevant data for the purposes of tracking student progress and behaviour.

Job Description

• Assist in the development, implementation and tracking of instructional programs.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and equipment as directed.
• Assist students with hygienic and personal care such as toileting, catheterizing, life skills, etc.
• Administer medication in accordance with Board Policy and Administration Regulations; AP-HS-401 Administration of Medication and/or Special Services.
• Assist in occupational, physio, speech and other therapy or behavioural programs as directed.
• Carry out the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) and Co-op Education, job training, safety programs, etc., as assigned.
• Assist with the supervision of in-school and out-of-school student activities.
• Participate in Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.) Meetings, case conferences, etc. when required.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of school buses or taxis as directed and the monitoring of the as needed.

Job Requirements:

• 1. Requires O.S.S.D., plus two years of specialized training, i.e., Educational Assistant Program, Child Youth Worker, Autism Support Worker or equivalent. Requires knowledge of strategies and experience supporting students.
• 2. Requires knowledge of pertinent Board policies and directives such as Physical Intervention, Discipline, Administration of Medication and/or Special Services.
• 3. Requires operating audio-visual and office equipment such as computers, (Google Suite), projectors, photocopier, etc. and knowledge in the operation of equipment such as wheelchair, parapodium, walkers, etc.
• 4. Requires performing physical duties such as lifting and positioning students. May also include implementation of Behaviour Management Systems physical intervention strategies.
• 5. Requires communicating effectively and working co-operatively with students, teachers, administration, Board personnel, parents, community agencies and organizations.

PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to our website. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 705-748-4861.

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