EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Permanent Part-time (Mornings)

Simcoe County District School Board; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Barrie is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support students in achieving educational success. The role includes creating a safe environment and requires skills in communication and behavior management. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and be prepared for physical tasks associated with student support. Hours are 17.5 per week.

Benefits

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan

Equitable and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with ASD and behavior management techniques.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve success in various situations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Create a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

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) – 17.5 hours/week. Educational Assistants provide support to students to achieve success in academic, behavior, 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.

Educational Assistant positions can be physically demanding. Position requirements may include, providing students with assistance for toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, transferring, positioning and mobility as required. Educational Assistant positions may rotate through the school to meet the needs of students in multiple groupings and in a variety of grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op situations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to contribute to learning development and integration of all students.
• Create a safe and supportive environment for students.
• May rotate through the school to meet the needs of students in multiple groupings and in a variety of grade levels.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree, or a two-year college diploma in the human services field (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).
• Majority of positions require Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• All duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions may include items in the job fact sheet for Educational Assistant.

Special Details

• BMS required. Toileting/lifting required.
• Experience working with students with an ASD; behavior management techniques and strategies; knowledge of assistive technology; knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication preferred.
• Working with students in kindergarten, primary, junior and intermediate in regular classroom settings and the learning centre.
• The assignment will be half-days.

Employment Notes

• Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
• Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the SCDSB is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff.
• The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful.
• Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor.
• New hires will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment.
• All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment.
• All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.