Intervenor (casual)

Intervenor (casual)

Are you passionate about supporting students with diverse needs? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to support others? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, we may have an opportunity for you

O ur Casual Intervenors work on an on call, “as needed” basis, filling in for Intervenor staff who are away or where additional support is required . An Intervenor assists special need students in achieving personal, social and academic development under the direction of the classroom teacher.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Flexible work schedule;

Inclusive high-performing culture;

Casual work could lead to long term placements and/or eventual permanent placements

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

Communicate with deaf-blind persons who rely on you to interact with them in a wide variety of modes

Support the student to develop skills which promote effective participation in the classroom setting

Develop student’s skills in signing vocabulary and grammar, finger spelling and American Sign Language terminology

Interpret spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and ASL into manual forms of English while maintaining neutrality, impartiality and professionalism. Information will need to be translated and concepts explained accurately, clearly and concisely

Provide remedial assistance in all subjects to facilitate the integration of special needs students in the regular classroom

Work as part of a team using programming techniques to support the curriculum requirements

Communicate with the classroom teacher regarding curricular vocabulary and lesson content

Assist in maintaining student conduct by supervising students during field trips, gymnasium periods and regular assigned periods (Yard Duty)

Dispense and administer student’s medication, maintaining accurate records

Provide routine duties and documentation such as health reports, log notes

Provide personal care as required (e.g., lifts and transfers, toileting, hygiene, and other attendant care functions)

WHAT YOU BRING:

Successful completion of the Intervenor Diploma from a Community College

Willingness and ability to work with teachers with needs of students in an integrated setting

Strong interpersonal, communication, written and oral skills

Current First Aid and CPR certification an asset

LOCATIONS:

Must be able to travel to all locations within the Niagara Catholic District School Board jurisdiction

HOURS:

Varies as needed, on a casual, on call basis. Must be available Monday to Friday for Elementary and Secondary School hours. There is no guarantee of hours, but an employee with full availability could work full-time based on system needs.

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.