Special Needs Education Assistant – Full-Time

Bhncdsb; Brantford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board seeks a Permanent Educational Assistant to support students with special needs in a Primary Learning Strategies classroom. This full-time, 10-month position begins immediately and offers a stable school-based environment with opportunities to assist in individualized and group activities.

You will aid transitions, liaise between students and the teacher, and help implement Individualized Education Plans while maintaining confidential

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a post secondary educational assistant program (normally one year), or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year experience working with children
• Relevant additional training is an asset
• Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, including toileting and lifting
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards students
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information
• Ability to function independently within the framework of a team; and
• Basic knowledge in the use of computer software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a prescribed program with special needs students in both individual and group settings.
• Aid the children in the transition from home to school.
• Act as a liaison between students and the teacher.
• Attend meetings, when required, and take appropriate notes.
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of lessons or projects for special needs students by creating and designing crafts, charts and teaching materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in implementing the Individualized Education Plan for special needs students.
• Observe and report to the teacher on students' behaviour, academic, motor and social development, including preparing written reports and maintaining student communication log.
• Assist in behaviour management of students, including conflict management, crisis intervention and de-escalation of student behaviour.
• Assist special needs students with feeding as required.
• Assist special needs students with washroom facilities, toileting and change stained clothing when required.
• Maintain routines and rules in the classroom.
• Help plan and implement field trips for special needs students, when required.
• Participate in general school duties, including assisting the teacher in student supervision.
• Provide support in the classroom to teacher and pupils as directed (copying, displays, materials, cleanup, ordering supplies, setting up VCRs/CD players).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy toward students

Discretion with confidential info

Team-player who can work independently

Basic computer skills

Education

Post-secondary Educational Assistant program

Job description

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board seeks a Permanent Educational Assistant to support students with special needs in a Primary Learning Strategies classroom. This full-time, 10-month position begins immediately and offers a stable school-based environment with opportunities to assist in individualized and group activities.

You will aid transitions, liaise between students and the teacher, and help implement Individualized Education Plans while maintaining confidential