Program Manager, Educational Assistants - 1.0 Regular

About the OCDSB: The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

PROGRAM MANAGER, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS

Location: Learning Support - OCDSB Administration Building; 133 Greenbank Road Nepean

Position Status: 1.0 Regular, Full-time

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: Union Exempt

Salary range: $96,796 to $113,920 (Level 7)

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Superintendent of Learning Support, and reporting to the General Manager of Learning Support (LS), the Program Manager, Educational Assistants, is responsible for attracting, retaining and providing professional development to both central and school based Educational Assistants. Working in collaboration with Student Achievement, as well as Human Resources, the Program Manager will be responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of educational assistants across the District, developing program content, operational procedures and guidelines in relation to hiring and supervising Educational Assistants for evening and/or summer programs, as applicable. The Program Manager, Educational Assistants, will play an important role in liaising with community partners to build stronger relationships. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, hire, assign cases, and manage performance for the team of central itinerant educational assistants.
• Research and review best practices and service delivery models to best support system needs and strategic priorities.
• Develop and coordinate annual professional development plans for all school-based and itinerant Educational Assistants to build capacity, ensure consistency, and enhance the effectiveness of this employee group in supporting students.
• Prepare reports, engage in and maintain complex correspondence and draft district level communications
• Liaise with school-based and itinerant Educational Assistants in person through classroom observation and follow up.
  
  

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education degree in Developmental Service Worker, Child & Youth Care program or equivalent, and 5-6 years experience as an Educational Assistant, with 1-2 years in a supervisory role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Managerial skills for hiring, supervising and evaluating staff; as well as demonstrating leadership for coaching, mentoring, and motivating teams; demonstrated commitment to team work and team building.
• Excellent communication skills required in order to respond in writing or through verbal conversations, and demonstrated interpersonal qualities to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Oral communications for making presentations, in a large or small group setting;
• Writing skills for preparing reports, complex correspondence, and communications to the system.
• Organizational skills, as well as time management techniques for designing, planning and implementing programs/projects, juggling multiple demands and working within short and conflicting deadlines.
• Significant judgment for decision-making and problem resolution. Ability to solve complex problems and support staff in resolving issues that arise in emotionally challenging and charged environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to and integration of human rights and equity principles.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and team building.
• Knowledge of the role of Educational Assistants in schools and on Central Teams.
• Knowledge and experience of the educational system and community services.
• Knowledge of applicable software applications including Microsoft Suite and google applications in order to accomplish work of this position.
• Proficient in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, and relevant database systems used to accomplish work.
  
  

Note: access to reliable transportation when required to visit schools or administrative sites.

Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com.

External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for this position.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time.

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