Casual Educational Assistant

CASUAL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

As a collaborative team member, the Casual Educational Assistant is responsible for the care of and facilitation of the education of students with special needs and exceptionalities in an educational setting. Casual Educational Assistants are responsible for providing direct care of and support to students with needs including but not limited to physical, safety, medical, behaviour, cognitive, communication and learning needs, in compliance with Board policies and procedures, utilizing Board approved tools and technology.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist in the delivery of a daily program for students with special needs in both individual and group settings. This includes:

• Ability to work with differing abilities/diverse learning needs
• To supervise and assist individuals or groups of students in various environments
• Assist students in the transition from home to school (e.g. bus duty supervision);
• Support routines and rules in and outside of the classroom;
• Facilitate the communication and interactions between students and the teacher;
• Assist in the preparation of materials, delivery of programs and tracking of students’ programs under the direction of the Teacher/SERT
• Assist the teacher with student self-regulation and behaviour management including conflict management, crisis intervention, or de-escalation of student behaviour
• Ability to perform required physical tasks including personal care (toileting, lifting, feeding, changing of clothes and physical intervention) of students as required
• Ability to deal with potentially stressful and emergent situations.
• Provide support to the classroom teacher/SERT as may be required and/or as directed by school administration; and
• Other related duties as assigned by school administration.

Candidates must possess:

• Community College Diploma in Educational Assistant (EA) / Educational Support (ES) preferred or equivalent, as deemed by the Employer (e.g. Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, etc.)
  
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information and a high level of sensitivity and diplomacy
• Ability to function independently within the framework of a team; and
• Basic knowledge in the use of computer software and other communication supports as appropriate
  
• Relevant additional training and/or related qualifications is an asset;
• Experience working with students in special needs in an educational setting or related field (preferred)
• A positive, compassionate and empathetic attitude towards all students;
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter;
• Resume; and
• Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary Educational Assistant / Educational Support program.

Preference is given to individuals in the Casual Educational Assistant pool for all permanent Educational Assistant positions.

About Us:

As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 students within 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants, principals and administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities, supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Rick Petrella
Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: info@bhncdsb.ca
www.bhncdsb.ca