EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Permanent full-time

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

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, the majority of 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:

BMS required. Toileting/lifting required. Experience working with students with an ASD, behavior management techniques and strategies, knowledge of assistive technology, knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication preferred. Working with students in kindergarten, primary, junior and intermediate in regular classroom settings and the learning centre.

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.