Educational Assistant – LTO Level D (Special Needs)

Waterloo Region District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Region District School Board seeks Educational Assistants to support students with special needs across elementary and secondary settings. Successful candidates will have recognized EA qualifications, relevant post-secondary diplomas, and recent related experience in supportive roles.

Interviews are conducted via Interviewstream; candidates must pass a physical demands test and provide required clearances. Training in safeguarding and inclusion is valued.

Qualifications

• Must pass Physical Demands test.
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Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in classroom settings.
• Assist with behaviour management and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Behaviour Management Systems

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training

Lifting/Positioning Training

Experience with students with special—

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma

Educational Support Diploma

Developmental Service Worker (DSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Social Services Diploma (SSW)

Alternative EA Qualifications with Experience

Sociology degree + 1 year related work

6-month child-related diploma + 1 year experience

6-month child-related certificate + 1 year experience

Child-related degree/diploma + 1 year experience

Job description

Waterloo Region District School Board seeks Educational Assistants to support students with special needs across elementary and secondary settings. Successful candidates will have recognized EA qualifications, relevant post-secondary diplomas, and recent related experience in supportive roles.

Interviews are conducted via Interviewstream; candidates must pass a physical demands test and provide required clearances. Training in safeguarding and inclusion is valued.