Supply Paraprofessionals (Educational Assistants/Child and Youth Workers) All Schools

Waterloo Region District School Board; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school board in Waterloo is seeking Supply Paraprofessionals (Educational Assistants and Child and Youth Workers) to support students with special needs. The role requires a diploma in a child-related field and effective communication skills. Successful candidates will work on an on-call basis and must meet physical and training requirements. The board values equity and encourages applications from diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of related work experience directly supporting children with special needs.
• Criminal background check with vulnerable sector clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a variety of special needs.
• Work under the supervision of the Administrator and teacher.
• Be available on short notice for supply positions.

Skills

Support for students with special needs

Effective communication

Physical ability to support diverse needs

Education

Diploma in child-related field

CYW/CYC Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Supply Paraprofessionals (Educational Assistants/Child and Youth Workers) All Schools

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, as well as alternative and continuing education sites. WRDSB is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well-being of all students through partnering with staff, parents, families, caregivers and communities to promote success in learning and life.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is currently seeking applications for Supply Paraprofessionals (Educational Assistants/Child and Youth Workers). Supply Paraprofessionals will work under the supervision of the Administrator at the school where the assignment is accepted and will receive direction from the teacher(s) at that site. Supply Paraprofessionals may be required to support students with a variety of special needs, including providing support for the behavior, safety, medical and physical needs of a student. A condition of employment as an EA/CYW requires passing a Physical Demands test, and all offers are conditional on passing all components of this test. This applies to any EA/CYW who does not already have Permanent/LTO level D hours. Successful candidates will work on an on-call basis from September to June and must be willing to complete all aspects of the role.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Educational Assistant Qualifications: Diploma or equivalent (some positions require a college or university degree in a child-related field such as certified teacher, Developmental Services Worker, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Services Diploma) or an accredited post-secondary credential in a child-related discipline, with related experience working with children. Specific requirements may include: minimum six (6) month diploma from an accredited institution and a minimum of one (1) year of related work experience (1224 hours), preferably directly supporting children with special needs, as deemed equivalent by the Board. Alternatively, a six (6) month certificate in a child-related discipline with similar experience and hours, or a post-secondary degree/diploma complementary to supporting children with special needs as determined by the Board, plus the same experience hours.
• Child and Youth Worker (CYW) Qualifications: CYW/CYC Diploma or equivalent college or university degree in a child-related field (e.g., Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care Certificate – OACYC, Social Services Diploma, Bachelor of Psychology). A current BMS (Behavior Management Systems) training certificate is an asset. The Board will require those not trained in BMS to complete mandatory BMS Training, provided by the Board with dates shared after hiring.
• Candidate must be willing and physically able to support students with diverse needs (including toileting/lifting), with effective communication with staff and students, and must be available on short notice for supply positions.

Other requirements

• Criminal background check with vulnerable sector clearance (satisfactory) required prior to commencement of employment.
• Pass WRDSB physical testing component.
• Applied through Apply to Education; applications submitted to Education are preferred over submissions to Human Resources. Application materials should include: application, cover letter, resume, proof of education qualifications.

Compensation and Process

Pay rate is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Board and the Educational Assistants Association. Successful candidates will be on an on-call basis from September to June, and will be offered an opportunity to participate in the Board’s entry requirements and training (including BMS where applicable). Additional information will be provided during the interview process.

Equity and Inclusion

The WRDSB is committed to equity in employment and fair and equitable hiring practices that reflect the diversity of the community they serve. The Board actively encourages applications from groups with historical or current barriers to equity, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and those with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the hiring process upon request. The information collected via Apply to Education is used to monitor equity goals and recruitment practices, in accordance with MFIPPA and related privacy laws.

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