Term Educational Assistant 0.25

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a term Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs in assigned classrooms. The role reports to the principal and works under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Candidates should hold a secondary diploma and a related college diploma or university degree, with relevant experience. The position pays 26.24 to 32.41 CAD per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, and requires dedication to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required.
• Two-year college diploma in a related field (DSW/CYW/SSW) or university degree in a child-related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children with disabilities or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for students with special needs under teacher supervision.
• Assist with students' academic development and address physical, emotional, and hygienic needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to support the assigned student's educational plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or classroom teacher.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Rapport with children

Initiative

Education

Secondary school diploma

Two-year college diploma in related field

University degree in child-related field

Job description

Term EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

C.U.P.E. 2357

The OCSB is currently seeking a term Educational Assistant for the school indicated. The address of which can be found on our .

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board:

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is located in Ottawa, Ontario. As Canadas capital city, Ottawa ranks among the world's most desirable cities to call home. We have a small-town feel with a big-city presence and a population of just over a million people.

The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Under the direction of the school principal and the instructional supervision of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant is hired:

• as a support staff in a classroom where there is a child with specific needs to be met (developmentally delayed, physically disabled, deaf, blind, or experiencing behaviour/social/medical problems);
• in a special education classroom (social adjustment, communication, learning disability);
• to provide support in the students academic development; responds to the students physical, emotional and hygienic needs (i.e. toileting, etc); and
• acts as a team member of the school in any area which may directly assist the assigned student(s), or may contribute to the educational program as a whole; and performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• a secondary school diploma;
• a 2 year Community college diploma in a related field (ie: DSW,CYW, SSW or a University Degree in a child related field of study);
• 2 years of relevant experience working with children with a variety of physical, intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties.

In Addition, The Following Will Be Considered An Asset

• knowledge of PICS, PECS, ABA, signing, Braille;
• Behaviour Science certificate;
• special feeding techniques;
• CPR/First Aid, CPI (NCI) and Diabetic Monitoring; the ability to show initiative
• excellent oral and written communication skills;
• ability to establish a rapport with children;
• Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Annual Salary: Hourly wage between $26.24 to $32.41 plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay.

Status: To be considered you must be available to work based on the start and end date of the term assignment.