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

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

Job summary

A regional education authority in Ontario seeks an Educational Assistant (LTO EA Level D) to support special needs children. Candidates must possess relevant educational qualifications and pass a Physical Demands test. The role involves assisting with daily activities and educational tasks. Experience with special needs is preferred, along with a valid first aid and CPR certificate. This position offers flexibility with video interviews for selected candidates.

Qualifications

• Must pass a Physical Demands test.
• Experience supporting special needs children is preferred.
• Must have a valid first aid and CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support special needs children in educational settings.
• Assist with daily activities and educational tasks.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff.

Skills

Proven ability working with special needs

Behaviour Management Systems certification

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training

Education

Certified Teachers Educational Assistant Diploma

Developmental Service Worker Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work

Social Services Diploma

Post-secondary degree in Sociology

Job description

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

Overview

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 including:

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 your responses to interview questions are recorded in a time and space that is convenient for you (within a set window of time). Your responses are then sent to the Administrator for review. Your 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, 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. The Interviewstream Features include: completing interviews on PC, Mac or mobile apps; questions read aloud or viewed; one-minute preparation; automatic video start after one minute or manual start; responses up to five minutes per question; on-screen timer; and technical support via the help desk portal or by phone at 1-877-773-3164. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted; Human Resources will respond only to inquiries from applicants selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

Screening and Compliance: Under staff screening and police record checks, 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 vulnerable sector check. In addition, 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 their local police service and submit the original electronic copy for review. Employees must have a valid first aid and CPR certificate or be registered to update training within the year.

Equity and Inclusion: The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We encourage applications from groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity and will provide accommodations during the hiring process. Information collected in Apply to Education is used to monitor WRDSB’s progress toward equity goals and diversity in recruitment and hiring practices. Details on data handling comply with MFIPPA and related privacy laws. If you have questions about the form, please contact [e-mail].

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