Daily Assigned Supply Educational Assistant - Midhurst, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Midhurst, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Daily Assigned Supply Educational Assistant (DAS EA) - Temporary Assignment

As a DAS EA you will report to your assigned school on a daily basis where you will be advised of your assignment for the day.

Educational Assistants support students with variety of strengths and needs.

Ideally, applicants should be flexible, willing to take on a variety of roles and able to attend to the various needs of our students
which include toileting, lifting, feeding and physical intervention .

We are currently posting for the following locations:

Algonquin Ridge E.S. (Barrie)
Angus Morrison E.S. (Angus)
Baxter Central P.S. (Baxter)
Boyne River P.S. (Alliston)
Fred C. Cook P.S. (Bradford)
Harvest Hills P.S. (Bradford)
Regent Park P.S. (Orillia)
Tottenham P.S. (Tottenham)
W.H. Day E.S. (Bradford)

Educational Assistants will:

Assist students with personal and medical care in accordance with board policies/procedures/Special Education Plan which may include administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting, hygiene, assistance with mobility, lifting and positioning.
Supervise and assist individuals or groups of students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips, excursions, bus and/or taxi arrivals and other situations as required.
Assist in the preparation or modification of programs and/or materials.
Provide direct intervention, in accordance with student's IEP and Safety Plan, in managing behavioural and immediate safety needs of students using the principles of Behaviour Management Systems (BMS).
Assist with ongoing assessment of student programs and writing daily anecdotal reports and records as required.
Attend meetings and participate in professional development sessions as required.
Support students in community integration and work placements.
Work as an active member of the school team to ensure the safety and success of all students.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

Postsecondary diploma or degree.
Related experience.
Training in deescalation strategies (including BMS certification) and lifting/transferring will be provided.
Proficient verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team are required.

NEW BROADER QUALIFICATIONS

AS A TEMPORARY MEASURE TO FACILITATE POST-PANDEMIC RECRUITMENT, THE SCDSB WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH ANY TWO (2) YEAR DIPLOMA FROM A MINISTRY-ACCREDITED COLLEGE, AND ANY THREE (3) YEAR DEGREE FROM A MINISTRY-ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY, OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

APPLICANTS ARE THANKED FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS IN THIS POSTING REGARDING THEIR EXPERIENCE AND TO CONFIRM THEIR LOCATION PREFERENCE(S).

Definitions:

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Casual Employee (Supply):Defined as an employee who works on a daily supply basis, to replace daily absences for up to 11 days.
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Short Term Temporary Employee (Temporary):Defined as an employee in a short-term temporary assignment which is 12 or more consecutive days in the same term assignment. Temporary staff are generally replacing a permanent employee. Eligible for the sick leave plan after 12 days.
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Long Term Temporary Occasional Employees (LTO):Defined as an employee in a long-term occasional temporary posted position of 6 months or greater. Temporary staff are generally replacing a permanent employee who is absent on an approved leave of absence (e.g. pregnancy, parental, educational or medical leave). Eligible for the benefit plan after 4 months.
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Permanent Employees: Defined as permanent full-time (35 hours weekly) or part-time permanent staff. Entitled to benefit and sick leave plan upon hire.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
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.

Posted On
May 04, 2023

Closing Date & Time
May 08, :00 PM EST/EDT

Openings
9 assignments

Job Type
Full Time, Contract, Occasional

Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff

Job Open To
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, Management & Professionals

Location
Midhurst

Salary
$ $21.99 per hour

Employment Start Date
Start Immediately

End Date
2023/06/29