Occasional Educational Assistant List

This posting is for candidates who wish to be placed on the Educational Assistant occasional list.

Candidates will be contacted via the email listed in your portfolio on Apply to Education. Only those candidates whose applications are successful will receive email communication from askuchr@ucdsb.on.ca, please be sure to check your junk email folder.

Job Summary:

Under the direction and the supervision of the Principal and in consultation with the Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) and classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant is responsible for the provision of support to students with exceptional needs within the school. The position involves dealing with confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and diversity.

In support of student learning, teaching, and other professional staff, the responsibilities are many and varied and include any or all of the following: supporting the instruction of individual and/or groups of students in an academic and/or integrated class environment, overseeing special education students and implementing special education programs related to behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs, where required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

Incumbents must possess a secondary school diploma and two year or three year Community College Diploma in one of the following: Child & Youth Worker, Registered Early Childhood Educator*, Behavioral Science Technician, Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker or Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse**, Registered Nursing Assistant or Registered Practical Nurse**

Bachelor Degrees in Child Studies, Sociology and Psychology will be recognized. Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training/certification is an asset.

*RECE registration in good standing

**Nursing diplomas must be accompanied by proof of current certification

Related work experience would be an asset.

Skills Required:

• Possesses individual knowledge and skills applied in the support of student behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs (e.g. sign language, non-violent crisis intervention, behaviour management skills)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of specific social/emotional and physical needs of students with learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, developmental disabilities, or physical challenges
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of word processing, Internet, e-mail and related educational computer programs
• Ability to interact appropriately with students, parents, co-workers, Board personnel and community agencies
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and non-confrontational under pressure
• High degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, tact and discretion is essential

• Ability to act as both a team player and independently with minimal supervision

The Upper Canada District School Board is committed to providing accommodations [for people with disabilities]. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.