Supply Educational Assistant - Guelph, Canada - Wellington Catholic District School Board

Wellington Catholic District School Board

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.

Job Posting 2312
SUPPLY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS
Qualified Pay Rate: $21.82 per hour + 4% vacation pay
Unqualified Pay Rate: $19.63 per hour + 4% vacation pay

The Wellington Catholic District School Board invites applicants for the casual position of Supply Educational Assistant.

The Board requires Supply Educational Assistants for elementary and secondary schools to work in Guelph, Elora, Fergus, Erin, Arthur, Mount Forest and Rockwood.

Under the direction of the Principal, the classroom teacher, and in consultation with the special education resource teacher, the educational assistant works with special needs students both individually and/or in a group setting.

The educational assistant supports students in achieving personal, social, academic and physical development.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualified:_
Successful completion of a postsecondary Educational Assistant/Support diploma program. May also consider other fields related to the development of children and/or special education, including but not limited to Developmental Services Worker (DSW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW), Nursing, Early Childhood Educator (ECE), and Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Unqualified:_
Successful completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent
Prior experience working with children or voluntary experience in a school setting is an asset
Postsecondary courses related to the development of children and/or special education are an asset.
Both:_
Minimum 1year experience working with children related to physically, developmentally and/or behaviorally challenged special needs is preferred
Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, including lifting, toileting and diapering
Relevant additional training is an asset
Autism Spectrum Disorder Training is an asset
Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training is an asset
Flexibility, patience and the ability to work closely with the classroom teacher and Principal
Ability to function independently within the framework of a team
Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information
A positive and empathetic attitude towards students.

POSTING DATE:
November 2023

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
$19.63-$21.82 per hour

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