Supply Educational Assistant for Specific Schools and Geographical Areas

St. Clement's School; Barrie; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking qualified Educational Assistants to support students with special needs. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential academic, physical, and emotional support to students facing various challenges, fostering their independence and helping them develop their unique talents. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students with disabilities within a collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for all students, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with Special Needs and behavioral difficulties.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, physical, and emotional support to students with exceptional needs.
• Encourage student independence and the development of unique talents.

Skills

Non-violent crisis intervention

Conflict training

Experience with Special Needs students

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Diploma in a related field

University Degree

Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate

Job description

QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS

This is a posting targeting qualified Educational Assistant applicants for supply in the following schools and geographical areas:

• St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, Parry Sound, ON
• Saint Mary's Catholic School, Huntsville, ON
• Monsignor Michael O'Leary Catholic School, Bracebridge, ON
• St. Antoine Daniel Catholic School, Victoria Harbour, ON

HOURS OF WORK:

1.00 FTE = 33 hours and 50 minutes per week

Rate of Pay: $28.51 + 4% vacation pay, as determined by the principal.

Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for working with students with Special Needs (specifically physical and intellectual disabilities and behavioral or other learning difficulties). The Educational Assistant, as a professional and integral member of the school team, is responsible for the provision of academic, physical and emotional support to students with exceptional needs within the school in order to encourage student independence and the development of unique talents of individual students.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant training (for example, non-violent crisis intervention, conflict training)
• Experience working with students with Special Needs and with students who are exhibiting severe behavioral/emotional difficulties.
• Proven ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team
• College Diploma in a related field of study or University Degree or an Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate
• 2 years prior experience with Special Needs students
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adolescents

*NEW BROADER QUALIFICATIONS
AS A TEMPORARY MEASURE TO FACILITATE POST-PANDEMIC RECRUITMENT, THE SMCDSB WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH ANY TWO (2) YEAR DIPLOMA FROM MINISTRY-ACCREDITED COLLEGE AND ANY THREE (3) YEAR DEGREE FROM A MINISTRY-ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY, OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Interested applicants must apply through applytoeducation.com. Incomplete packages will not be considered.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Frances Bagley
Director of Education

Maria Hardie
Chair, Board of Trustees