EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Temporary Full-time

Simcoe County District School Board; Victoria Harbour; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is seeking Educational Assistants to support students across academic, behavioral, social and life skills development within a multidisciplinary team. This 1.0 FTE temporary full-time role may rotate through schools and grade levels.

Duties include assisting with toileting, lifting and mobility, implementing behavior plans, and supporting students with assistive technologies to promote inclusion and learning.

Qualifications

• ALL positions require a relevant university degree, or a two-year college diploma in the human services field.
• Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training is required.
• Excellence in communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to work on an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op experiences.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support learning and inclusion.
• Provide assistance with toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, transferring, positioning and mobility as required.
• May rotate through the school to meet student needs across grades.
• Create a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant university degree

Two-year college diploma in human services

Tools

Google Write and Speak

Job description

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

1.0 FTE Temporary Full-time (35 hours/week)

THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF THE DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

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 positions. 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.

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 (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). In addition, 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.

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job fact sheet for Educational Assistant.

Special Details For This Position

Required: BMS training is required. Experience working with students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Knowledge of and experience working with behaviour management techniques and strategies. Ability to implement behaviour management plans and safety plans. Toileting and lifting are required. Knowledge of and experience working with assistive technology (Google Write and Speak). EA may rotate through the school to meet the needs of students in a variety of grade levels and the Learning Centre.

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 Simcoe County District School Board (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. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is 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 in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.