Supply Educational Assistant

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board; North Bay; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is seeking a Supply Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs in North Bay, Canada. Responsibilities include applying behaviour modification strategies and working collaboratively in a team. A two-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant field is required.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and experience working with students who have physical needs or autism. First aid training is mandatory, and a satisfactory criminal record check will be conducted for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with multiple needs including autism and developmental delays.
• Working knowledge of behaviour modification strategies and ABA techniques.
• First Aid training required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Behaviour modification strategies

First Aid

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Supply Educational Assistant

This job posting is for existing position vacancies. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position are asked to submit a completed Supply Educational Assistant application form, resume, and two written work references.

This position will remain open until our supply list is filled. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

Mandatory Requirements

• Two-year post‑secondary diploma in a relevant field such as Developmental Service Worker, Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education or Practical Nursing (formerly RNA diploma)
• Experience working with students with multiple needs including physical needs, autism, developmental delays, behaviour and anger management needs
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge and experience of behaviour modification strategies, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) techniques
• Knowledge of augmentative communication strategies
• First Aid training

Preferred Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Non‑violent crisis intervention training would be an asset
• Experience in a computerized environment

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is committed to diversity and inclusion.

For the protection of its students, the Board requires successful applicant to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector check) as a condition of employment.

Shawn Fitzsimmons, Chair
Paula Mann, Director of Education

Please contact our Human Resources Department via email at or via telephone at 705-472-1201. Ext. 31219 prior to the posting’s closing date should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.

The Board would like to thank all applicants for expressing an interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.