LTO EA Level D – Extended Day Before School – 6.25 hrs/wk Sandhills

Waterloo Region District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school board in Kitchener is seeking a Long Term Occasional Educational Assistant Level D for the Extended Day Before School program. The role involves supporting students with special needs and collaborating with teaching staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience working with diverse student populations. This position is part-time, involving 6.25 hours per week, and emphasizes equity and inclusion in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the EA Association or a qualified external applicant.
• Pass a Physical Demands test.
• Valid first aid and CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in various school settings.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to provide effective support.
• Ensure legal compliance through background checks and declarations.

Skills

Ability to support special needs children

Experience with behavioural disabilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Certified Teacher Educational Assistant Diploma

Developmental Service Worker (DSW) program

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

LTO EA Level D – Extended Day Before School – 6.25 hrs/wk Sandhills

• LTO EA Level D – Extended Day Before School – 6.25 hrs/wk Sandhills

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‑week notice.

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools. The Board is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well‑being of all students.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be a member of the EA Association or a qualified external applicant.
• Pass a Physical Demands test.
• Physical demands test must be passed for any EA/CYW without existing Permanent/LTO Level D hours.
• Educational Assistant qualifications (from an accredited post‑secondary institution):
• Certified Teacher Educational Assistant Diploma or Educational Support Diploma.
• Developmental Service Worker (DSW) program graduate.
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).
• Social Services Diploma (SSW).
• Alternative EA qualifications with experience:
• Post‑secondary degree in Sociology and a minimum of 1 year (1,224 hours) of related work experience supporting special needs children.
• Minimum 6‑month diploma in a child‑related discipline and a minimum of 1 year (1,224 hours) of related work experience.
• Minimum 6‑month certificate in a child‑related discipline and a minimum of 1 year (1,224 hours) of related work experience.
• Post‑secondary degree/diploma that is complementary to supporting special needs children and a minimum of 1 year (1,224 hours) of related work experience.
• Significant volunteer experience may be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Legal Compliance:
• Vulnerable Sector Check issued by a Police Service on or before every fifth anniversary.
• Annual offence declaration.
• Valid first aid and CPR certificate, with registration to update training within the year.

Assets

• Valid Behaviour Management Systems certification.
• Proven ability and recent experience working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities.
• School‑based experience.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training.
• Lifting/Positioning Training.

Interview Process

Interviews will be conducted via Interviewstream, a one‑way video interview platform. Application invitation will come from [e-mail]. Interview session will expire on a set date and time; failure to complete the interview by the expiry date will mean the opportunity will be declined.

Equity & Inclusion

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment, fair and equitable hiring practices that reflect the diversity of the community we serve, fostering the success and well‑being of our students. We actively encourage applications from people who historically face barriers to equity, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, all other Indigenous peoples, persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities, persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Appropriate accommodation based on any of the human‑rights protected grounds will be provided to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

Land Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather today is the traditional territory used by the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Chonnonton peoples and we honour all our relations.