Educational Assistant - Permanent FT - St. Joseph's School, Simcoe (1.0 FTE)

St. Clement's School; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Permanent Educational Assistant to support special needs students in their learning journey. This full-time role involves assisting in the delivery of educational programs, fostering a positive environment, and helping students transition smoothly from home to school. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and have the required qualifications, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to their development and success.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary educational assistant program or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering programs for special needs students.
• Support teachers in classroom tasks and student supervision.
• Facilitate communication between students and teachers.

Skills

Empathy

Discretion with confidential information

Physical ability for tasks

Basic computer software knowledge

Education

Post-secondary educational assistant program

Job description

PERMANENT EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Full-Time - 35 Hours Per Week -10 Month Position (1.0 FTE)

Start Date: Immediately; Duration: Permanent

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a post secondary educational assistant program (normally one year), or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year experience working with children.
• Relevant additional training is an asset.
• Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, including toileting and lifting.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards students.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to function independently within the framework of a team.
• Basic knowledge in the use of computer software.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a prescribed program with special needs students in both individual and group settings.
• Aid the children in the transition from home to school.
• Act as a liaison between students and the teacher.
• Act as a facilitator by attending meetings, when required, and taking appropriate notes.
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of lessons or projects for special needs students by creating and designing crafts, charts and teaching materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in implementing the Individualized Education Plan for special needs students.
• Assist the teacher in observing and reporting to the teacher on the students' behaviour, academic, motor and social development, including preparing written reports and maintaining student communication log.
• Assist the teacher in the behaviour management of students, including conflict management, crisis intervention and de-escalation of student behaviour.
• Assist special needs students with feeding as required.
• Assist special needs students with washroom facilities, toileting and change soiled and wet clothing when required.
• Maintain routines and rules in the classroom.
• Help plan and implement field trips for special needs students, when required.
• Participate in general school duties, including assisting the teacher in student supervision.
• Provide support in the classroom to teacher and pupils as directed, including general classroom tasks such as making copies, setting up displays, preparing materials, cleaning up after lessons, ordering supplies, and setting up VCRs and CD players.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary educational assistant program.

Preference is given to individuals in the casual Educational Assistant pool for all temporary and permanent Educational Assistant positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.