Emergency Educational Assistants - Listowel, Canada - Upper Grand District School Board

Upper Grand District School Board

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Listowel, Canada

2 weeks ago

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EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

(Temporary, Full Time and Part Time)

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) employs approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington and the City of Guelph.

The

UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting with multiple identities, which can be complex and create unique experiences for applicants.

We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential.

The Board requires Emergency EAs to work in all geographical areas of the Board including North Wellington, Centre Wellington, East Wellington, Guelph, Orangeville, Dufferin County and Shelburne.

Emergency EAs must possess willingness, along with the physical ability, to work with all of our students who have many diverse needs.

FTE/HOURS:1.0 FTE; 32.5 hours per week;
temporary full time
0.5 FTE; 16.25 hours per week
; temporary part time

LOCATION:
Applicants will be able to select geographical areas where they are interested in working

START:
As soon as possible

END DATE:
unknown not to exceed June 30,2023

HOURLY RATE:
$25.74 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay

# OF OPENINGS: 30

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Emergency EAs work with students with many diverse needs. This work provides support for the behaviour, safety, medical and physical needs of a student. Duties may include lifting, toileting, positioning and transferring children and equipment. Emergency EAs work with students both individually and/or in a group setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Enrolled or completed postsecondary studies
Minimum 18 years of age
Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy of student information
Prior experience (paid or volunteer) working with children is a strong asset
Working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred
Schoolbased experience is a definite asset
Flexibility, patience, empathy and the ability to work closely with students with complex needs, classroom teacher, parents and Administration
Access to a reliable method of transportation and ability to attend specific schools

HOW TO APPLY:

Application forms are available on the Board website for download at: Emergency EA Application Form
Provide a personal resume that is no longer than 2 pages in length (only a resume; no cover letter and no references)

While we thank all applicants for their interest, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance to the Manager of Wellness and Employee Health.

- Equal Opportunity Employer -

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Salary:
$25.74 per hour

Schedule: