Student Support Worker

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking Intermittent Staff Members to support various roles such as Classroom Supervisor, Student Support Worker, and Kindergarten Support Worker. Candidates will assist in providing supervision and support to students, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Ideal applicants are over 18, preferably students or graduates, with experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Over 18 years of age.
• Preference for current university or college students.
• Experience working with children with various needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision in classrooms when teachers are absent.
• Assist students with completing assigned work.
• Follow privacy policies and ensure student safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

University or college program

Job description

Intermittent Staff Member (Non-Certified Teacher & Student Support Worker (Classroom Supervisor - Non-Affiliated &Intermittent Staff Member [CUPE])

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is located in Ottawa, Ontario. As Canada’s capital city, Ottawa ranks among the world's most desirable cities to call home. We have a small-town feel with a big-city presence with a population of just over a million people.

The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 90+ school locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to the continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Are you interested in working as a Classroom Supervisor (non-certified teacher) or Intermittent Staff Member supporting out schools in various roles such as a Student Support Worker and Kindergarten Support Worker? If so, more information about these positions can be found below:

Under the general direction of the school Principal, the Classroom Supervisor will:

• provideadult supervision in a classroom when a qualified teacher replacement is not available;
• provide an added safety element by ensuring that an adult is present in the classroom;
• assist students with completing work assigned by their teacher;
• follow the Board's privacy policy and protect all student's privacy;
• additional duties assigned by the school principal may include outside recess, bus, or lunch supervision.

Additional Information:

• students currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program should apply to job #3808048;
• applicants will have the option of choosing the schools that they would be interested in supporting;
• assignments can only be accepted the morning of the vacancy;
• candidates must be able to provide a reference from a permanent OCSB staff member.

Under the direction of the school principal and the instructional supervision of the classroom teacher, the Intermittent Staff member will have the opportunity to work as a Student Support worker (supporting students that may bedevelopmentally delayed, physically challenged, deaf, blind, or experiencing social/emotional and behavioural difficulties), as a Kindergarten Support Worker (working in a kindergarten class assisting the classroom teacher), Office Assistant or Library Clerk.

Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• over 18 years of age;
• preference will be given to current university or college students or graduates of a university or college program;
• experience working with children with a variety of physical, learning styles, intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties;
• experience working with students from different cultural backgrounds;
• effective communication and interpersonal skills;

• knowledge of teaching practices or previous work with children and youth is an asset;
• all successful candidates will need to provide a valid vulnerable Police check (dated 6 months or less) at the time of onboarding. Failure to do so will disqualify you from continuing in the hiring process.
  

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through Apply to Education. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility. Due to the high volume of applications, we thank all applicants; however, only those that are successful in the initial screening process will be contacted.

Rate of Pay:

• $144.23/day + 4% vacation pay as a Classroom Supervisor
• Student Support (Intermittent): $25.24/hour

• Kindergarten Support (Intermittent): $24.03/hour plus vacation pay

• Office Assistant (Intermittent): $25.24/hour plus vacation pay

• Daily Library Clerk (Intermittent): $25.24/hour plus vacation pay

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Information Collection Authorization: In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Protection of Health Information Protection Act. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act as amended, and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to: The Ottawa Catholic School Board’s operation, school programs and educational services, student records, and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board’s ‘Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure’ & the ‘Protection of Privacy Policy’ support document entitled ‘Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information’ may be viewed on the Board’s website at www.ocsb.ca.