Temporary Special Needs Education Assistant

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board; Brantford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking a Temporary Educational Assistant to support students with special needs. The position is full-time for 35 hours per week over a 10-month term, with an immediate start date.

The role requires completion of a post-secondary educational assistant program (or equivalent) and at least one year of experience with children. Training in health and safety and a genuine, empathetic approach to students are valued.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a post-secondary educational assistant program (normally one year), or equivalent; minimum of one year experience working with children.
• Relevant additional training is an asset.
• Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, including toileting and lifting.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards students.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to function independently within the framework of a team; and
• Basic knowledge in the use of computer software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a prescribed program with special needs students in both individual and group settings. This includes:
• Aid the children in the transition from home to school.
• Act as a liaison between students and the teacher.
• Act as a facilitator by attending meetings, when required, and taking appropriate notes.
• Assist the teacher in the delivery of lessons or projects for special needs students by creating and designing crafts, charts and teaching materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in implementing the Individualized Education Plan for special needs students.
• Assist the teacher in observing and reporting to the teacher on the students' behaviour, academic, motor and social development, including preparing written reports and maintaining student communication log.
• Assist the teacher in the behaviour management of students, including conflict management, crisis intervention and de-escalation of student behaviour.
• Assist special needs students with feeding as required.
• Assist special needs students with washroom facilities, toileting and change soiled and wet clothing when required.
• Maintain routines and rules in the classroom.
• To help plan and implement field trips for special needs students, when required.
• Participate in general school duties, including assisting the teacher in student supervision.
• Provide support in the classroom to teacher and pupils as directed. This includes general classroom tasks such as making copies, setting up displays, preparing materials, cleaning up after lessons, ordering supplies, and setting up VCRs, and CD players; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to perform physical tasks

Empathetic attitude toward students

Discretion with confidential info

Independence within a team

Basic computer software knowledge

Education

Post-secondary Educational Assistant program

Job description

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking a Temporary Educational Assistant to support students with special needs. The position is full-time for 35 hours per week over a 10-month term, with an immediate start date.

The role requires completion of a post-secondary educational assistant program (or equivalent) and at least one year of experience with children. Training in health and safety and a genuine, empathetic approach to students are valued.