EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Permanent Part-time

Simcoe County District School Board; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bradford West Gwillimbury is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support students across various educational settings. Responsibilities include working with students on academic, behavioral, and social skills and assisting with physical needs. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications, BMS training, and a commitment to an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• BMS certification required.
• Experience with students with ASD preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support students in academic, behavioral, and social aspects.
• Assist with physical demands like toileting and lifting.
• Work with students in kindergarten to intermediate levels.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training

Education

Relevant university degree or two-year college diploma in human services

Job description

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

PERMANENT PART-TIME (Mornings)

Educational Assistants provide support to students to achieve success in academic, behavioral, social, life skills, and co-op situations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Educational Assistants contribute to the learning development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive environment.

Positions can be physically demanding, including assistance with toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, transferring, positioning, and mobility as required. Educational Assistants may rotate through the school to meet the needs of students across multiple grade levels and groupings.

Required Qualifications For All Educational Assistant (EA) Positions

All positions require a relevant university degree or a two-year college diploma in the human services field (e.g., Behavioural Sciences related to ABA, Child and Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant – Special Needs Support, Human Services Administration, Registered Nurse, Sign Language Communicator, Sign Language Interpreter, Social Service Worker, or an Ontario Teaching Certificate). Most positions also require Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The duties, responsibilities, and requirements may include those listed in the job fact sheet for Educational Assistant.

Special Details For This Position

BMS certification required. Position involves toileting and lifting. Experience working with students with ASD, behavior management techniques, assistive technology, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication knowledge are preferred. The role involves working with students in kindergarten, primary, junior, and intermediate levels within regular classroom settings and learning centers.

Note: The assignment will be half-days.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently receiving an OMERS pension.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment supporting all human rights and accessibility needs. We uphold principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion, and comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially reflecting Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and women, in our hiring practices to mirror the community we serve.

Applicants must provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires will need to submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before employment begins and complete mandatory training modules prior to their first day. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.