Flexible On-Call Educational Assistant

District School Board of Niagara; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational board in the Niagara Region is hiring a Supply Educational Assistant who will work up to 35 hours per week. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students with special needs while allowing for flexible scheduling and the possibility of future full-time positions. Applicants should have experience working with special education needs and possess relevant educational qualifications. Benefits include professional development and participation in the OMERS Pension plan. The board is dedicated to diversity and inclusivity in its hiring practices.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

OMERS Pension plan

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with students with special education needs.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Skills in providing personal care and mobility support.
• In-depth understanding of positive behaviour supports.
• Proven ability in classroom management and emergency situations.
• Effective communication with sensitivity.
• Commitment to follow protocols and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special education needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to foster a positive classroom environment.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication needs.
• Maintain effective classroom management.

Skills

Experience with students with special education needs

Collaboration with teachers

Support skills across personal care and mobility

Understanding positive behaviour supports

Classroom management

Effective communication

Adherence to protocols

Commitment to confidentiality

Education

Graduate of a College of Applied Arts & Technology in Educational Assistance and Adult Supports

Certification in Standard First Aid/CPR

Job description

A regional educational board in the Niagara Region is hiring a Supply Educational Assistant who will work up to 35 hours per week. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students with special needs while allowing for flexible scheduling and the possibility of future full-time positions. Applicants should have experience working with special education needs and possess relevant educational qualifications. Benefits include professional development and participation in the OMERS Pension plan. The board is dedicated to diversity and inclusivity in its hiring practices.