Cupe 2331 Temporary Educational Assistant - Woodbridge, Canada - York Catholic District School Board
Description
YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - BRAILLIST
Seniority Override - Braillist Required
Effective Date:
Immediately
Hours Per Week: 35 HPW
Location:
St. Peter CES, Woodbridge
Rate of Pay:
$33.45/h (Band I)
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and experience with children and young adults who are blind, visually impaired, and/or deaf-blind
Good communication skills
Should be versatile and a team player
Training in First Aid, and in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention is a definite asset
Experience in describing visual materials to students
Knowledge of Music Braille an asset
Knowledge of and ability to produce materials in Braille using computer technology; experience using various technology and equipment used by blind and low vision students such as CCTV, iPad & iPad accessibility features and apps to support their learning, perkins brailler, braille embosser, refreshable braille displays (ie. focus 40, braille sense), Duxbury, screen reading software (JAWS, Zoomtext, NVDA, VoiceOver, Word and Google Platform
Unified English Braille certification
Training and experience using sighted guide
Familiar with the Expanded Core Curriculum
Physically able to perform the duties of an Educational Assistant
The above position is posted in accordance with CUPE 2331 Collective Agreement Article The salary will be as per placement on the Salary Grid of the current CUPE 2331 Collective Agreement.
We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.
YCDSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment of diversity and employment equity and is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.
We are proud to have built a culture that thrives on idea-sharing and collaboration, always finding ways to continue to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive work environment.
We are committed to being an equitable employer, providing an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce, including but not limited to, women, persons with visible and invisible disabilities, Indigenous persons, and ethnic visible minorities.
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Mission Statement
Guided by Gospel Values and Catholic Virtues, in partnership with home and Church, we educate and inspire all students to reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment.
Our students will become creative and critical thinkers who integrate Catholic Values into their daily lives, as socially responsible global citizens.
320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M
Frank Alexander Domenic Scuglia
Chair of the Board Director of Education
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide secretarial assistance to the Elementary School office
Type, letters, memos and general correspondence as required
Answer telephones and respond to general queries from parents and the public
Other duties as assigned
Position Summary:
The Educational Assistant is assigned to assist teachers in a class or classrooms where a special need has been identified.
The Educational Assistant will be expected to perform the following functions under the direction of the teacher and the supervision of the Principal.
Major Responsibilities:
To work with the staff in providing guidance, emotional support and encouragement to all students, in accordance with the Board's philosophy on mainstreaming.
To implement modified programs to allow students to develop meaningful academic and social skills within the school and the community.
To prepare materials in preparation for programs as required by the teachers.
To assist the student(s) in the provision of personal and medical care, examples: dressing, toileting, hygiene, and lifting.
To assist a teacher in supervision students during classroom activities, yard duty, lunch and bus arrivals and departures.
To accompany and support students in the community during work placements and excursions.
To attend appropriate meetings as requested by the Principal.
To carry out other related duties as assigned by the Principal.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide secretarial assistance to the Elementary School office
Type, letters, memos and general corresponde
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