EXT ESP Temporary Educational Assistant - Dundalk and Proton Community School

Bluewater district; Dundalk; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater District School Board invites applications for a temporary Educational Assistant to support students with intensive special education needs in elementary and secondary schools. The role reports to the school Principal and focuses on medical, physical and safety/supervision support.

Eligibility requires a secondary school diploma and completion of a post-secondary program in Education Support/EA, ECE, SSW, DSW, CYW, or EA Apprenticeship, or equivalent education/experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a secondary school diploma.
• Completion of a post-secondary program in Education Support Worker, Educational Assistant Certificate, Early Childhood Educator, Social Service Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Program or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience supporting students with intensive special education needs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• An Educational Assistant is responsible to the school Principal to provide medical, physical and safety/supervision support to students with intensive special education needs in elementary and secondary schools.

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Education Support Worker / EA Certificate / ECE / SSW / DSW / CYW program

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER

As one of the area’s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,700 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,900 students and their families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

BLU E WATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR T HE FOLLOWING

TEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT POSITION

An Educational Assistant is responsible to the school Principal to provide medical, physical and safety/supervision support to students with intensive special education needs in elementary and secondary schools.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must hold a secondary school diploma plus completion of a post-secondary education program in one of the following:Education Support Worker, Educational Assistant Certificate, Early Childhood Educator, Social Service Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Program or equivalent education and/or experience.

Should applicants require assistance in registering for Apply to Education (ATE), they may contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who will be moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

Temporary Vacancy :

One (1) temporary full-time(1.00 FTE) Educational Assistant required.

Commencing as soon as possible and ending January 8, 2027 or earlier if incumbent returns or circumstances change.

Note: Where positions are in schools with elementary and secondary panels scheduling may reflect work in either panel

Equity

Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Accommodation

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Wellness

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.