Original job description
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
1.0 FTE Temporary Full-time (35 hours/week)
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF THE DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Educational Assistants provide support to students to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op situations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Educational Assistants contribute to the learning development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive environment.
Educational Assistant positions can be physically demanding positions. Position requirements may include, providing students with assistance for toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, transferring, positioning and mobility as required. Educational Assistant positions may rotate through the school to meet the needs of students in multiple groupings and in a variety of grade levels.
Required Qualifications For All Educational Assistant (EA) Positions
ALL positions require a relevant university degree, or a two-year college diploma in the human services field (Behavioural Sciences - related to ABA, Child and Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant – Special Needs Support, Human Services Administration, Registered Nurse, Sign Language Communicator, Sign Language Interpreter, Social Service Worker, or an Ontario Teaching Certificate). In addition, positions require Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
The duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job fact sheet for Educational Assistant.
Special Details For This Position
Required: BMS training is required. Experience working with students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Knowledge of and experience working with behaviour management techniques and strategies. Ability to implement behaviour management plans and safety plans. Toileting and lifting are required. Knowledge of and experience working with assistive technology (Google Write and Speak). EA may rotate through the school to meet the needs of students in a variety of grade levels and the Learning Centre.
Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,
even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Support students' academic, behavioural, social, life-skills, and co-op development while contributing to an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Work with a multidisciplinary team, implement behaviour and safety plans, provide personal care and mobility assistance, and rotate among student groups and grade levels as needed.
Requirements
Requires a relevant university degree or a two-year college diploma in a listed human services field, along with Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training. The position also requires experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, knowledge of behaviour management strategies and assistive technology, and the ability to implement behaviour and safety plans; toileting and lifting are required.
Skills
- Behaviour Management
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
- Behaviour Management Plans
- Safety Plans
- Assistive Technology
- Google Write and Speak
- Student Support
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Toileting Assistance
- Lifting and Mobility Assistance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Educational Assistant
- Behaviour Management Systems
- BMS Training
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behaviour Management Plans
- Safety Plans
- Assistive Technology
- Google Write and Speak
- Academic Support
- Social Skills
- Life Skills
- Co-op Support
- Inclusive Education
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Personal Care
- Toileting
- Diapering
- Feeding Assistance
- Lifting
- Transferring
- Positioning
- Mobility Assistance
- Learning Centre
- Human Services
