LTO EA Level D - Special Needs - 30 hrs/wk

Waterloo Region District School Board; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Educational Assistants to support students with special needs. The role requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a passion for working with children. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, contributing to their educational journey and personal growth. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to equity in employment.

Qualifications

• Certified Teachers or Educational Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution.
• Experience supporting children with special needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs and behavioral disabilities.
• Assist in implementing educational programs tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Support for children with special needs

Behavioral management

Communication skills

Education

Educational Assistant Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work

Developmental Service Worker

Social Services Diploma

Post-secondary degree in Sociology

Tools

Behaviour Management Systems certification

Job description

This posting is open to WRDSB employees who are members of the EA Association as well as external applicants.

Note: Staff already in an LTO are not eligible to apply if it conflicts with their current LTO. All LTO assignments are subject to a revised end date with 2 weeks' notice.

Qualifications/Requirements: A condition of employment as an EA/CYW with the Waterloo Region District School Board requires passing a Physical Demands test. All offers are conditional on passing all components of this test. This applies to any EA/CYW without existing 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 with at least one year (1,224 hours) of related work experience supporting children with special needs; volunteer experience may be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Minimum six-month diploma or certificate in a child-related discipline with at least one year (1,224 hours) of related work experience supporting children with special needs; volunteer experience may be considered.

Assets:

• Valid Behaviour Management Systems certification
• Recent experience working with students with special needs and behavioral disabilities, preferably school-based
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
• Lifting/Positioning Training

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from diverse groups, including Indigenous peoples, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and marginalized gender and sexual identities. We support accommodation requests during the hiring process and collect applicant data to monitor our progress towards equity goals.

All information collected is used in accordance with applicable privacy laws and is restricted to HR personnel. Applicants may choose not to answer self-identification questions without impact on their application.

Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please do not call; HR will respond only to interview candidates.