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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Educational Assistant (50%) - Regular - Gloucester HS (1200 p.m. to 330 p.m.) (Casual Applicants)
Posted on October 23, 2024 by Employer details Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
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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.Educational Assistant <p>50%, Regular (10 month work year) <p>$28.54 to $35.70 per hour <p>Ideal candidates will support the fulfillment of the<p>Ottawa-Carleton District School Boards (OCDSB) Strategic Plan to enhance the<p>quality of education in the school, and the District, by creating a positive<p>and inclusive school climate, learning and workplace environment. Candidates<p>will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated<p>ability to work collaboratively and respectfully, with a human rights and<p>equity perspective, to foster student success, achievement and well-being. <p> Qualifications <p>Under the direction of<p>the Principal, the Educational Assistant is an integral member of the school<p>team and is responsible for the provision of support to students with<p>exceptional needs within the school. The position involves dealing with<p>confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and variability.<p>Responsibilities are varied, in collaboration with teaching and other<p>professional staff, and include: supporting students with Autism<p>Spectrum Disorder and students with developmental disabilities; participation in pool programs, academic<p>support, implementing special programs, support to deaf/hard of hearing or<p>visually impaired students, physiotherapy exercises and stretches.<p>Educational Assistants<p>may be required to modify programs and support learning for students with<p>learning disabilities, and speech/language issues. Assignments may also include<p>outside yard duties, lifting, toileting, and/or pool duties. Knowledge of<p>Ontario Curriculum and educational communication software such as Dragon and<p>Kurzweil are assets.Candidate Profile: <p>The successful candidate<p>will possess a community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker,<p>Child and Youth Care/Worker, or equivalent, and a minimum of 1-2 years of<p>related experience with school aged special needs children. Equivalent programs<p>must be assessed by People, Culture and Leadership staff. Valid First Aid<p>certification/CPR Level C is required. The successful candidate will have also<p>completed Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, TCI, and/or Behaviour Management<p>Systems (BMS) training. Please ensure that you include copies of your<p>diploma(s) and/or certificates that are applicable to the qualifications of an<p>Educational Assistant. Required<p>Skills and Abilities :<p><p>DSW/CYW<p><p>Autism experience<p><p>Assistive Technology<p><p>Behaviour Modification<p><p>Computer skills<p> First<p>Aid/CPR<p><p>Behaviour Management Systems<p><p>Crisis Intervention<p><p>Dependability, strong work ethic, a flexible team player with good<p>communication skills<p><p>Knowledge, practical and experience training/working with students with ASD,<p>attachment and anxiety disorders<p><p>Ability to observe, record and chart behaviour data<p><p>Experience with behaviour management and social skills<p><p>Prepared to assist with toileting<p><p>Prepared to do pool duties<p> Field<p>trips and excursionsAddit- LocationGloucester, ON
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- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2800592
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