Educational Assistant - Cornwall, Canada - Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario

Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario

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Cornwall, Canada

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**DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
**2755 Highway 43, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0

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Posted on:
August 30, 2023 at 9:00am

CUPE#377- SL2023

Position:
Educational Assistant - PERMANENT

Location:
Bishop Macdonell, Cornwall

Hours of work: 35 hours/week

Salary:
$24.94/hour

Effective:
September 1, 2023

Note

The duration of the assignment is determined by the needs of the children. Please refer to the attached

job description for further information.

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in one of the following fields of study: Social Service Worker, Child and Youth

Worker, Behavioural Science, Developmental Service Worker or Early Childhood Education.

One year work related experience.
Ability to lift and reposition.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Specific skills, qualifications or experience may be required depending on the needs of the child.

Thursday, September 7th, 2023 by 4:00pm

The CDSBEO adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is committed to an inclusive workforce. We

and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Catholic District School Board acknowledges that our schools are located on the unceded, traditional Algonquin territory of the

Anishinaabe people as well as the land of the Mohawk territory of the Haudenosaunee/Rotinonhsho'n:ni people. We respect both the

land and the people of this land including all Indigenous people who have walked in this place.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if applicants require accommodations at any time throughout

Susan Wilson Laurie Corrigan

Chair of the Board Director of Education
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JOB IDENTIFICATION:

TITLE**:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT:

SCHOOLS

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
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SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
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JOB SUMMARY:
Support students, based on academic, social, emotional, and physical needs, to access the curriculum and meet

their full potential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and assist students with arrival and departure routines.
Perform duties for students such as feeding, lifting, positioning, toileting, catheterization, and diapering as

required.

Assist in physio, occupational and speech therapy, under the direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational

Therapist, and/or Speech & Language Pathologist.

Assist student(s) in developing life skills.
Participate in Boarddirected professional development.
Prepare, organize, and manage activity centers, visuals, and therapy equipment.
Supervise student(s) throughout the school day as required.
Assist in first aid procedures and secure further assistance where needed.
Administer medication when required.
Prepare student materials and supplies.
Utilize equipment for therapy and communication: for example, standing frame, Eye Gaze device, etc.
Utilize equipment such as: photocopier, paper cutter, laminator, computer, iPad, Whiteboard, etc.
Assist students to learn and complete assigned activities and programs under the direction of the teacher.
Support before and after school clubs.
Duties as assigned by the teacher and principal, which are consistent with the above job summary.
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Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in one of the following fields of study: Social Service Worker, Child and Youth

Worker,

Behavioural Science, Developmental Service Worker or Early Childhood Education.

One year work related experience.
Ability to lift and reposition.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Specific skills, qualifications or experience may be required depending on the needs of the child.