SUPPLY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

St. Clement's School; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Supply Educational Assistant to support students with diverse learning needs. In this role, you will collaborate with teachers to enhance the educational experience of students, providing assistance in classroom activities, maintaining records, and fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers the chance to work in various schools, gaining valuable experience while making a significant impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about education and helping others succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational support or child and youth care is preferred.
• Must possess a secondary school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in the learning process and develop students' self-esteem.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain student records.
• Supervise students during activities and assist with their integration.

Skills

Educational Support

Child and Youth Care

Development Service Worker

Personal Support Worker

Psychology Background

Autism and Behavioural Science

Education

Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)

Job description

As a Supply Educational Assistant at DDSB, you'll have the chance to develop and broaden your skills through a variety of assignments at our elementary and secondary schools. As a supply Educational Assistant, you are employed directly by the board and will be placed in temporary roles to cover employee absences for specific durations—ranging from a day to several months. Once your current assignment concludes, you'll move on to another position, which may be at the same school or a different location within the DDSB.

This job may be of interest to you if you have training or experience in one of the following areas:

• Educational Support/Educational Assistant
• Child and Youth Care (CYC) or Child and Youth Worker (CYW)
• Development Service worker (DSW)
• Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Intervenor
• Psychology background
• Autism and Behavioural Science

Job Summary:

To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students with diverse learning needs. The deployment and assignment of duties within the school or a classroom setting are the responsibility of the teacher involved, in consultation with the principal.

Major Duties:

1. Assist teacher in the teaching and learning process:
   • Using teacher planned drill devices, help students individually or in small groups to consolidate previously taught skills in reading, spelling, math, writing, phonic and language exercises;
   • Develop student's self-esteem and positive self-concept;
   • Mark students' completed work;
   • Observe and record student progress;
   • Communicate to the teacher regarding student progress.
2. Prepare classroom material and equipment as directed:
   • Including teaching aids, display material, photocopied material, laminated material, arts and craft material, the setup and operation of the computer.
3. Maintain class and student records, charts and files as directed:
   • Updating and recording such matters as student attendance, achievement, marks, behavior, and other general administrative work in class.
4. Assist with general student supervision as directed:
   • When the teacher is engaged in teacher preparation and evaluation in class, when the class is working in small groups, and when the teacher is unavailable;
   • Assist in the supervision of students who have physical disabilities in a shop environment;
   • On field trips, at school assemblies, loading and unloading buses, recess, noon hour, lunch. Note: The E.A.'s role regarding bussing is to accompany/assist the student onto the bus and to buckle the student's seatbelt, if help is needed, or monitor the student buckling his/her own seatbelt where the student is able to do so.
5. Supervise, observe and guide students' behavior as directed:
   • Including instructing and encouraging student behavior;
   • Implementing behavior management/modification programs.
6. Instruct and assist students in basic life skills as directed:
   • Personal hygiene (such as toileting assistance, lifting to and from wheelchairs, changing diapers, eating assistance, grooming assistance);
   • Domestic skills (such as meal planning and preparation, shopping, cooking skills);
   • Community skills (such as recognizing common signs, banking).
7. Provide physical assistance to students as directed:
   • Dressing and undressing, scribe, getting on and off the bus/taxi;
   • Escort and provide physical assistance for an individual student outside class;
   • Monitor medical procedures performed by the student and/or the nurse.
8. Assist in the integration of students as directed:
   • Work in cooperation with the homeroom teacher, the subject teacher, and the academic resource personnel to assess and plan the integration;
   • Monitor student comprehension and student recording of instructions from their teacher;
   • Assist students not coping with integration with their class notes, study guides, drills, quizzes, etc.;
   • Assist children in age-appropriate classes for art, music, and physical education.
9. Assist in the physical development of students as directed:
   • Fine motor skills, gross motor skills;
   • Physical exercise programs for individual students prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
10. Accompany and assist students in their job placements:
    • Assist in the job training, monitor progress, help in the acquisition of job skills.
11. Provide physical and other assistance to students with a developmental disability:
    • Position students who have limited flexibility;
    • Push and pull students' wheelchairs or carry students;
    • Lift students for toileting purposes;
    • Utilize equipment in various exercise programs.
12. Assist with the education of a student who is blind:
    • Prepare learning resources in braille, audio form, and/or in a tactile format.
13. Assist with the education of students who are deaf and/or non-verbal:
    • Using sign language, interpret oral classroom instructions for the student.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the principal or the teacher.

Qualifications:

1. Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)

Equity and Inclusion:

The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds.

Ignite Your Career:

At the Durham District School Board (DDSB), we inspire the lives of over 80,000 students. Our diverse communities are places where your impact will be felt every day. We welcome you to bring your experiences, your passions, and your talents to our inclusive community. Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being as much as your contributions.