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    educational assistant i - Ontario, Canada - York Region District School Board

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    Job Summary
    :
    To assist the classroom teacher in the education of students with exceptionalities.

    The deployment and assignment of duties within the school of a classroom assistant who is to work in a classroom setting are the responsibility of the teacher involved, in consultation with the principal.


    Major Duties :
    1.

    Assist Teacher in the Teaching and Learning Process by using teacher planned drill devices, help students individually or in small groups to consolidate previously taught skills in reading (listening to oral reading), in spelling (drills), in math (drills), in writing (acting as a student scribe/recording on computer), in phonics and language exercises; develop student's self-esteem and positive self-concept throughout; mark students' completed work observe and record student progress; communicate to the teacher, student progress, and problems.

    2.

    Prepare Classroom Material and Equipment as Directed including teaching aids, display material, photocopied material, laminated material, arts and craft material, the setup and operation of the computer, the V.C.R., the projector and the cassette recorder, the language master, etc.

    3.

    Maintain Class and Student Records, Charts and files as Directed including general filing, updating and recording such matters as student attendance, achievement, marks, behavior and other general administrative work in class (ordering consumable supplies, obtaining trip consents, collecting monies, etc.) 4.

    Assist with General Pupil Supervision as Directed when the teacher is engaged in teacher preparation and evaluation in class, when the class is working in small groups and when the teacher is unavailable; assist in the supervision of students who have physical disabilities in a shop environment (industrial arts) on field trips, at school assemblies, loading and unloading buses, recess, noon hour, lunch.


    Note:

    The E.A.'s role re bussing is to accompany/assist the student onto the bus and to buckle the student's seatbelt, if the help is needed, or monitor the student buckling his/her own seatbelt where the student is able to do so.

    The bus driver is to check that all seatbelts are buckled before putting the bus in motion to leave the school.

    supervision and/or instruction of individual or small groups of children during trips (such as swimming, grocery shopping, community outings, Variety Village) 5.

    Supervise, Observe and Correct Students' Behaviour as Directed including instructing and encouraging proper student behaviour and coping with extreme behaviour disorders implementing behaviour management/modification programs 6.

    Instruct and Assist Students with Limited Capacity in Basic Life Skills as Directed personal hygiene (such as toileting assistance including cleaning up accidents, lifting to and from wheelchairs, changing diapers, eating assistance, grooming assistance); domestic skills (such as meal planning and preparation, shopping, cooking skills and use of cooking equipment such as stove, microwave); community skills (such as recognizing common signs, banking) 7.

    Provide Physical Assistance to Students who are Physically Disabled or have Multiple Exceptionalities as Directed in dressing and undressing, scribe, in getting on and off the bus/taxi, with toilet functions, with exercise program; escort and provide physical assistance for an individual student outside class; monitor medical procedures performed by the student and/or the nurse; 8.

    Assist in the Integration of Students into a Regular Program as Directed work in cooperation with the homeroom teacher, the subject teacher, and the academic resource personnel to assess and plan the integration; monitor student comprehension and student recording of instructions from their teacher, their work skills, their completed work and their progress; assist students not coping with integration with their class notes, study guides, drills, quizzes, etc.; assist children in age-appropriate classes for art, music and physical education.

    9.

    Assist in the Physical Development of Students as Directed fine motor skills (threading), gross motor skills (climbing, catching, running) physical exercise programs for individual students prescribed by the Occupational Therapist and under the direction of the teacher to strengthen, stimulate and develop muscle tone (child over a ball or wedge) 10.

    Accompany and Assist Students in their Job Placements assist in job training, monitor progress, help in the acquisition of job skills ( punctuality, etc.) 11.

    Provide Physical and Other Assistance to Students with Developmental Disability position students who are very rigid or spastic; push and pull students' wheelchairs or carry students in a floor sitter; lift students from wheelchairs to change mat on the floor or up to change table for toileting purposes; hold students on the toilet; utilize equipment in various exercise programs (tricycles, large balls, wedges, etc.); administer and chart oral medication.

    12.

    Assist with the Education of a Student who is Blind prepare learning resources in braille, in audio form and/or in a tactile format and use these materials to assist the student's learning 13.

    Assist with the Education of Students who are Deaf and/or Non-Verbal using sign language, interpret oral classroom instructions and other oral communications for the student.

    14.

    Perform such other Duties as may be Assigned by the Principal or the Teacher Qualifications :
    1. Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)2. Students that are physically handicapped or have orthopedic needs - swimming instructor's qualifications3. Students who are blind - knowledge of braille4. Students who are deaf and/or non-verbal - fluency in sign language Additional Skills and Qualifications Required for this

    Particular Placement:
    Required: BMS Training Experience supporting students with technology (including assistive technologies) for communication of learning. Experience working with early years students (elementary). Knowledge of strategies and experience supporting students with Autism. Experience supporting students with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Experience supporting students with mental health needs. Experience supporting students who may demonstrate risk of injury behaviours. Supporting students on bus, before and after school as needed.


    Asset:
    Experience and knowledge of ABA principle based strategies such as work systems and visuals schedules. Ability to support students who present flight risk behaviours. Experience supporting students who are non-verbal. Experience with use of augmentative communication tools. Experience with toileting, feeding and lifting. First Aid and/or CPR training.


    Please note:
    This is a 17.5 hour per week, 10 month, permanent position.

    The DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region.

    We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity.

    We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

    Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.



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