Part-Time Educational Assistant: Special Needs Support

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are included

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant for a 50% term, 17.5 hours per week, reporting to the Principal. The role provides support to students with exceptional needs within the school and involves handling confidential information, flexibility, and collaboration with teaching staff.

Responsibilities include supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities, participating in pool programs, implementing special programs,

Qualifications

• Diploma in Developmental Services/Child and Youth Care or equivalent.
• Experience with school-aged children with special needs preferred.
• First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention training an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities within the classroom.
• Assist with pool programs, academic support, and special programs.
• Support deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students; assist with physiotherapy exercises.
• Modify programs for learning needs and provide toileting and lifting support as required.

Skills

DSW/CYW or equivalent

Autism experience

Assistive Technology

Behaviour Modification

Behaviour Management Systems

Collaborative Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Crisis Intervention

Yard duty

Dependability

Observe & chart behaviour

Toileting assistance

Lifting assistance

Feeding assistance

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Care/Worker

Equivalent programs

Job description

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant for a 50% term, 17.5 hours per week, reporting to the Principal. The role provides support to students with exceptional needs within the school and involves handling confidential information, flexibility, and collaboration with teaching staff.

Responsibilities include supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities, participating in pool programs, implementing special programs,