Temp Special Education Assistant – Autism Supports

Near North District School Board; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Near North District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant at Parry Sound Public School. The position supports students with autism and other exceptionalities within a special education program, delivering alternative goals, therapy goals, sensory breaks, toileting support, and communication assistance.

The role involves collaborating with classroom teachers, central behavioural support, and therapists to implement programming and assist in transitions, with an emphasis on Indigenous

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in the social services field.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism and diverse exceptionalities including physical and developmental disabilities in a special education setting.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher, central behavioural support team and therapists to implement programming and support transitions.

Skills

Autism support

Behaviour management

Augmentative communication

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in social services

Job description

Near North District School Board is seeking an Educational Assistant at Parry Sound Public School. The position supports students with autism and other exceptionalities within a special education program, delivering alternative goals, therapy goals, sensory breaks, toileting support, and communication assistance.

The role involves collaborating with classroom teachers, central behavioural support, and therapists to implement programming and assist in transitions, with an emphasis on Indigenous