LTO EA Level D – Extended Day After School – 7.5 hrs/wk Sandowne

Waterloo Region District School Board; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Southwestern Ontario seeks a Long Term Occasional Educational Assistant Level D. The position requires supporting students with special needs and qualifications in educational support diplomas or relevant fields. Candidates must pass a Physical Demands test, and those with experience in special needs support are preferred. This role offers valuable professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Equity-focused hiring practices

Qualifications

• Must pass a Physical Demands test as a condition of employment.
• Experience supporting special needs children is preferred.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in a supportive educational environment.
• Assist in the physical and developmental needs of students.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Ability to work with students with special needs

Behaviour Management Systems

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work

Developmental Service Worker

Job description

Overview

LTO EA Level D – Extended Day After School – 7.5 hrs/wk Sandowne

Requirements and Eligibility

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. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s website at .

Qualifications / Requirements

A condition of employment as an EA/CYW with the Waterloo Region District School Board requires that one must pass a Physical Demands test. All job offers will be conditional on the candidate passing all components of this test. This applies to any EA/CYW that does not already have Permanent/LTO level D hours.

Educational Assistant Qualifications

• 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

Alternative EA Qualifications with Experience

• 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 (6) 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 (6) 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

Interviews

Interviews for this posting will be conducted via Interviewstream. This is a one-way video interview platform where responses to interview questions are recorded. The interview invitation will come from the Waterloo Region District School Board ([e-mail]). If you are 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 and a 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 an interview by the expiry date will mean you will decline the opportunity to interview for this position. Technical support is available through the help desk portal or by calling 1-877-773-3164. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources staff will only respond to inquiries from applicants selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

Screening, Compliance and Equity

Under the staff screening and police record checks; Employees [DECEs, EAs, CYWs] 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 vulnerable sector check. Employees are required to complete an annual offence declaration (annually recorded through the WRDSB staff portal). Educators working in Before and After School Programs are required to complete a request for VSC through the local police service and submit the original electronic copy for review. Employees are required to have a valid first aid and CPR certificate and/or be registered to update their training within the year. The WRDSB is committed to equity in employment and fair and equitable hiring practices that reflect the diversity of the community and support student success and well-being. We actively encourage applications from groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity and will make appropriate accommodations as needed. Information collected in Apply to Education is used to monitor WRDSB’s progress toward equity goals and is governed by MFIPPA and privacy laws. If you prefer not to answer Self-Identification questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”; this does not affect your application. For questions about this form, contact [e-mail].

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