Educational Assistant - Gloucester, Canada - Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Description
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is a dynamic, creative learning organization that fosters the achievement, well-being and dignity of every student.
The OCDSB is the largest school district in Eastern Ontario, serving 73,000 students in 147 schoolsEducational Assistant
50%, Term (10 month work year)
$23.45 to $24.39 per hour
Under the direction of the Principal, the Educational Assistant is an integral member of the school team and is responsible for the provision of support to students with exceptional needs within the school.
Responsibilities are varied, in collaboration with teaching and other professional staff, and include:
supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and students with developmental disabilities; participation in pool programs, academic support, implementing special programs, support to deaf/hard of hearing or visually impaired students, physiotherapy exercises and stretches.
Educational Assistants may be required to modify programs and support learning for students with learning disabilities, and speech/language issues. Assignments may also include outside yard duties, lifting, toileting, and/or pool duties. Knowledge of Ontario Curriculum and educational communication software such as Dragon and Kurzweil are assets.
The Jordan's Principle / Inuit Child First Initiative constitutes a Special Program pursuant to Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
It has been put into place to relieve hardships associated with a historically disadvantaged group and assist Indigenous students to achieve equal opportunity in education.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- DSW/CYW
- Autism experience
- Assistive Technology
- Behaviour Modification
- Experience supporting Blind/Low Vision students
- Computer skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Behaviour Management Systems
- Crisis Intervention
- Dependability, strong work ethic, a flexible team player with good communication skills
- Ability to observe, record and chart behaviour data
- Experience with behaviour management and social skills
Additional Comments:
General Population
Who can apply:
Salary:
If a term assignment is less than the school year: $23.45 per hour + 4% vacation pay and eligibility for benefits
Application Process:
Applications will be considered in accordance with the terms of the Student Support Professionals' Collective Agreement.
EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER
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