Educational Assistant - Kingston, Canada - Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board

Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board

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Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posted in accordance with article a) of the CUPE Collective Agreement as the anticipated duration of this opportunity is expected to exceed 6 months

Location

Site

FTE
Assignment

Kingston, ON

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School

0.5
FTE
Long Term Occasional

Effective January 8, 2024, until June 28, 2024

3 hours and 22 minutes per day,

5 days per week

As a team member and under the supervision and guidance of the Principal and direction of the Teacher, the Educational Assistant - Special Education works cooperatively with teachers and other Special Education Staff in providing instructional support, physical needs support, facilitating communication, implementing plans, and fostering educational and social skills of any students with special needs as assigned by the Principal.

The Educational Assistant, Special Education will also perform the following duties as defined by the Principal in communication with the teaching staff:

contribute to the total care and well-being of the student(s); implement all strategies as directed by the teacher(s) responsible for programming; preparation of program support materials for supported students; assist in supervision and assist in maintaining discipline.

Qualifications:

Community College Diploma in Behaviour Science Technology Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker Social Service Worker or Early Childhood Educator Diploma or Personal Support Worker Diploma or a related field combined with experience working with students with complex needs.

Consideration will be given to the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two to three years of previous experience working with children/adolescents with learning or developmental disabilities in a formal environment.

Excellent verbal skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Capable of working in various settings;
An understanding of school responsibility for learner progress;
Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team and take direction;
Proven ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet manner;
Physical ability to be able to perform the work including possible lifting of children up to 25 kg. (or 55 lb.);
Knowledge of relevant Special Education resource tools;
Willingness to accept technical training as required;
Experience in alternative communication an asset;
Experience in basic computer skills is an asset.

Communication

Innovation

Interpersonal Relations

Leadership

Planning and Organization

Professional Integrity

System Thinking