Impactful ERW/EA — Education Supply Pool

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board invites applications for Educational Resource Workers (Educational Assistants) to support students in a supply pool through virtual interviews.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Special Education team and assisting with mobility, safety and inclusion for students with differing abilities. CPR/BMS training may be required; police checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Diploma in ECE/EA or equivalent per Employer.
• 1 year experience with students with differing abilities preferred.
• Experience with students with special needs strongly preferred.
• Must perform essential physical duties (lifting, positioning, transferring).
• CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Special Education team to identify and implement strategies supporting students.
• Provide safety, medical and physical assistance as needed for students.
• Assist with mobility and positioning to promote independence and inclusion.
• Work with students individually or in groups.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, flexibility, and diplomacy skills.
• Handle potentially stressful or emergent situations; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Diplomacy

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) / Educational Assistant (EA)

Secondary school diploma with ECE/EA knowledge

Job description

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board invites applications for Educational Resource Workers (Educational Assistants) to support students in a supply pool through virtual interviews.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Special Education team and assisting with mobility, safety and inclusion for students with differing abilities. CPR/BMS training may be required; police checks are part of the process.