Educational Assistant - Ottawa, 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%, Regular (10 month work year)
$24.39 to $31.22 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.Required Skills and Abilities:
DSW
CPR/First Aid
Support students requiring assistance with changing
Assistive Tech:
Google Read and Write
BMS
EA needs to be comfortable supporting students with ASD, DDP and BIP profiles
Collaborative Problem Solving training
Additional Comments:
DDP Program primarily, could be assigned to ASD, BIP and General Population.
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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