LTO EA Level D

Waterloo Region District School Board; Floradale; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school board in Ontario is seeking an LTO Educational Assistant Level D for 10 hours per week in Floradale. The role involves supporting special needs students and requires a specific educational background, including relevant diplomas and certifications. Experience with children with special needs and a valid first aid certificate are preferred. The position is part of a commitment to equity, aiming to ensure diverse representation within the school community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified Educational Assistant Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of experience supporting special needs children preferred.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in special education programs.
• Assist with the learning and development of children.
• Participate in behavioural management strategies.

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Behaviour Management Systems certification

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work

Social Services Diploma

Job description

LTO EA Level D – Extended Day After School – 10 hrs/wk Floradale

This posting is open to WRDSB employees who are members of the EA Association as well as external applicants. Staff already in an LTO are not eligible to apply to this posting if it will conflict with their current LTO. All Long Term Occasional assignments are subject to a revised end date with 2‑weeks notice. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, as well as alternative and continuing education sites. WRDSB is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well‑being of all students through partnering with staff, parents, families, caregivers and communities to promote success in learning and life.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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
• Post‑secondary degree in Sociology from an accredited post‑secondary institution AND a MINIMUM of one (1) year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience
• Minimum six month diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution in a child‑related discipline AND a MINIMUM of one (1) year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience
• Minimum six month certificate from an accredited educational institution in a child‑related discipline AND a MINIMUM of one (1) year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. This could include but is not limited to programs such as the St. Louis Adult Learning certificate program. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience
• Post‑secondary degree/diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution that is complementary to supporting special needs children as solely determined by the Board AND a MINIMUM of one (1) year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience

Assets

• A valid Behaviour Management Systems certification
• Proven ability and recent experience in working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred and school‑based experience
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
• Lifting/Positioning Training
• Experience with interviews

Interview Process

Interview will be conducted via Interviewstream. This is a one‑way video interview platform where your responses to interview questions are recorded in a time and space that is convenient for you (within a set window of time). You will receive an invitation from the Waterloo Region District School Board ([e-mail]). If invited for an interview and this is your first time taking a video interview, you should click on the "What Can I Expect" button in the email to access interview best practices, Candidate Experience Guide, or take a practice interview. A link to complete the interview will expire at a set date and time; failure to complete by the expiry date will mean you will decline the opportunity. You may complete your interview on a PC, Mac, or the mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. Video recordings will begin automatically after the preparation window or you can choose to begin sooner. Responses can be up to five minutes in length for each question.

Technical support for Interviewstream is available via the help desk portal or by contacting support at 1‑877‑773‑3164. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources staff will only respond to inquiries from selected applicants. No phone calls, please.

Employment Verification and Safety

All employees working in licensed child care programs are required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check issued by a Police Service on or before every fifth anniversary after the date of the most recent check and to complete an annual offence declaration through the WRDSB staff portal. Additionally, employees working in before and after school programs must obtain a VSC, submit original electronic copy for review, and maintain a valid first aid and CPR certificate or update training annually.

Equity and Accessibility

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well‑being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities; persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We will make appropriate accommodations based on protected grounds to support candidate participation in the hiring process. Applicant self‑identification data will be attached to your application and is optional. For more information, please contact [e-mail].

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather today is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Chonnonton peoples. We also acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge of the Indigenous peoples with whom we share this land today.

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