Educational Assistant - Special Needs Support & Inclusion

Waterloo Region District School Board; Wellesley; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites applications for Educational Assistant opportunities. The board serves about 65,000 students and seeks qualified assistants to support students with diverse needs within school communities.

Applicants must meet educational requirements and be able to pass required assessments; ongoing availability for Long Term Occasional assignments may be required. Interview processes may involve video components.

Qualifications

• Certified Teachers
• Educational Assistant Diploma or Educational Support Diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Developmental Service Worker (DSW) from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Social Services Diploma (SSW) from an accredited post‑secondary institution

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in classroom and activity settings
• Assist with behaviour management and safety protocols
• Provide related support services as directed by school staff and administrators

Skills

Special needs support

Behaviour management

Lifting/Positioning

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma

DSW

BSW

Social Services Diploma

Tools

Behavior Management Systems certification

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training

Lifting/Positioning Training

Job description

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites applications for Educational Assistant opportunities. The board serves about 65,000 students and seeks qualified assistants to support students with diverse needs within school communities.

Applicants must meet educational requirements and be able to pass required assessments; ongoing availability for Long Term Occasional assignments may be required. Interview processes may involve video components.