Supply Educational Assistant for Specific Schools and Geographical Areas

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Barrie; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking qualified Educational Assistants to support students with special needs. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students facing physical and intellectual disabilities, providing essential academic and emotional support. Your contributions will foster independence and help develop unique talents in each student. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while being part of a dedicated team. If you are passionate about education and eager to support diverse learning needs, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with Special Needs and severe behavioral difficulties.
• Relevant training in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Non-violent crisis intervention

Conflict training

Experience with Special Needs students

Teamwork

Exceptional 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 behavioural/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

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.

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
Maria Hardie
Director of Education
Chair, Board of Trustees