1.0 FTE Permanent Educational Assistant
- Barrie, ON, Canada
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Job details
- Job type
- Internship
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- Experience
- 2 - 3 years prior experience with Special Needs students
- Working hours
- 33.83 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for working with students with Special Needs (specifically physical and intellectual disabilities and behavioral or other learning difficulties). The Educational Assistant, as a professional and integral member of the school team, is responsible for the provision of academic, physical and emotional support to students with exceptional needs within the school in order to encourage student independence and the development of unique talents of individual students. This position works 33.83 hours per week; schedule to be determined by the Principal.
Skills And Qualifications
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.
Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (705) 722-3555 ext. 212.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual enquiries. As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Skills And Qualifications
- Relevant training (for example, Behaviour Management Systems Training - BMS)
- Experience working with students with Special Needs and with students who are exhibiting severe behavioural/emotional difficulties.
- Proven ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team
- College Diploma or University Degree in a related field, or an Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate
- 2 - 3 years prior experience with Special Needs students
- Exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adolescents
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.
Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (705) 722-3555 ext. 212.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual enquiries. As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide academic, physical, and emotional support to students with exceptional needs, including students with physical or intellectual disabilities and behavioral or learning difficulties. Work as an integral member of the school team to encourage student independence and develop each student's individual talents.
Requirements
The role seeks relevant training, such as Behaviour Management Systems Training, and experience supporting students with special needs, including those with severe behavioral or emotional difficulties. Applicants should have 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, and a related college diploma, university degree, or Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Behavior Management
- Support for Physical Disabilities
- Support for Intellectual Disabilities
- Support for Behavioral and Learning Difficulties
- Academic Support
- Physical Support
- Emotional Support
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Working with Children and Adolescents
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Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Educational Assistant
- Special Needs
- Exceptional Needs
- Physical Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Behavioral Difficulties
- Emotional Difficulties
- Learning Difficulties
- BMS
- Academic Support
- Physical Support
- Emotional Support
- Student Independence
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate
- Criminal Background Check
- Vulnerable Sector Screening