Temporary Educational Assistant (1.0)

There is a temporary full-time (1.0) opening for an Educational Assistant at Listowel Eastdale Public School from September 2, 2024 until June 4, 2025:

Depending upon school/program needs, duties will vary from site to site and may include:

1. Physical and behaviourial supports in self-contained, integrated or resource-withdrawal settings. Flexibility is required as assignments may vary from working with students who may require varying degrees of physical, behavioural and/or academic support. The assignment may change from one setting to another as the school needs change; and,
2. other duties as required.

The ideal candidates will possess:

1. The ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, including but not limited to, lifting, toileting and transferring students and supporting associated mobility equipment;
2. Proven successful experience in providing consistent daily support for students with behavioural, physical and developmental supports;
3. Expertise implementing effective behaviour management strategies and the ability to be flexible to support students with multiple needs;
4. Demonstrated ability to work positively and cooperatively as part of the school team;
5. The ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment;
6. Good oral and written communication skills;
7. Excellent interpersonal and professional skills;
8. Understanding and commitment to confidentiality;
9. Minimum one year college level certificate or diploma in the educational assistant or related field, and equivalent experience; and,
10. Current BMS certification.

Rate of Pay: Level 4 of ESSP Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week, 10 months per year

Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Health & Dental Benefits: Extended and Supplementary Health, Paramedical Services, Dental, including Orthodontics, Out of Province/Country and Health Care Spending Account

Start Date: September 2, 2024

End Date : June 4, 2025

Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.simplication.com and include three supervisory references by 4:00 pm on Friday July 5, 2024.

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We thank all applicants who submit an application and advise that only candidates that are chosen for an interview will receive a reply.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

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Dr. Graham Shantz
Director of Education