Educational Assistant - Special Needs & Autism Support

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to join our team for a 100% term position, 35 hours per week from 8:00am to 3:40pm. The role centers on supporting students with exceptional needs, in collaboration with teachers and other staff, across a range of programs and services.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant college diploma and have 1–2 years of experience with school-aged students requiring developmental support.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Developmental Services Worker or Child and Youth Care/Worker, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of related experience with school-aged special needs children.
• First Aid/CPR Level C is an asset.
• Completed Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (TCI) and/or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training recommended.
• Please include copies of your diploma(s)/certificates applicable to EA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities.
• Participate in pool programs, academic support, and implement special programs.
• Support deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students; assist with physiotherapy exercises and stretches.
• Modify programs for learning disabilities and speech/language issues.
• Assist with outside yard duties, lifting, toileting, and/or pool duties.
• Knowledge of Ontario Curriculum and educational software such as Dragon and Kurzweil is assets.

Skills

DSW/CYW or equivalent

Autism experience

Assistive Technology

Behaviour Modification

Behaviour Management Systems

Collaborative Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Crisis Intervention

Yard duty

Dependability / flexible team player

Observation & data recording

Toileting assistance

Education

Developmental Services Worker diploma

Child and Youth Care diploma

Equivalent credential

Tools

Assistive Technology

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to join our team for a 100% term position, 35 hours per week from 8:00am to 3:40pm. The role centers on supporting students with exceptional needs, in collaboration with teachers and other staff, across a range of programs and services.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant college diploma and have 1–2 years of experience with school-aged students requiring developmental support.