Temporary Support Staff-Support Worker Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Temporary Support Staff - Support Worker for Deaf and Hard of Hearing to be effective as soon as possible.  All applicants applying for this occasional/temporary support position will be required to be available for day-to-day casual replacement assignments at various locations throughout Essex County and the City of Windsor.

Duties:

The successful applicant, under the direction of the School Principal and/or his/her designate, will:

• Provide oral and sign interpreting services to facilitate and augment communication for identified students.
• Facilitate communication in and around the school for identified students.
• Support the learning and special needs of identified students.
• Participate in the maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Support the communication with parents/guardians.
• Record daily observations and provide feedback to school administration and school-based team about student progress
• Participate in the development and implementation of the student’s IEP goals in consultation with teachers, administration and Special Education Services personnel.
• Assume other duties/responsibilities specifically related to the functions of students on caseload as determined by the Principal and Superintendent of Education/Special Education Services.

Rate of Pay:   $21.89- $29.91 an hour, plus 4% vacation pay.

Qualifications :

• Successful completion of a Communicator’s Certificate program from a recognized college.
•  Preference will be given to applicants holding Interpretor Training Program certification.
•  A demonstrated aptitude and competence in sign language.
•  Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated aptitude and competence in working with special needs   individuals in an educational or residential setting.    
• Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, anti-racist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in writing, giving full particulars as to education, qualifications and experience by visiting www.applytoeducation.com. Please note, there is no fee to apply for this position.  You must apply under the actual job posting number  645435.  In support of the Board’s signed Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit descent may apply to fnmicareers@publicboard.ca . In support of the Board's Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, applicants who identify as Black may apply to opportunities@publicboard.ca Please choose one submission method only. No other form of application will be accepted from external candidates.

The Greater Essex County District School Board actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

• persons who identify as women; and

• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. 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 communities that we serve.

The Greater Essex County District School Board has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees and applicants. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the GECDSB strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation based on any Code-protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code for your interview, testing, and/or practicum, please advise the Recruitment Team member when contacted for an interview, testing and/or practicum. This will ensure that the appropriate accommodation(s) are in place prior to you attending