Temporary Special Education Assistant

3 days ago

West Nipissing, ON, Canada Near North District School Board Full-time

Support students with autism and disabilities as a Temporary Educational Assistant at Northern Secondary School in the Near North District School Board. Work within a special education program.

This temporary assignment lasts under 90 days, effective immediately until the employee returns. The Educational Assistant supports alternative program goals, therapy goals, sensory breaks, toileting, communication needs, and outings. You will collaborate with classroom teachers, behavioural support teams, and therapists.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students with autism and behavioural exceptionalities
  • Assist students with physical and developmental disabilities
  • Deliver alternative and therapy program goals
  • Provide sensory breaks, toileting, and communication support
  • Support transitions, programming, and student outings

Requirements:

  • Two-year post-secondary social services certificate or diploma
  • Experience supporting varied student exceptionalities
  • Knowledge of ABA, Behaviour Management Systems, and CPS
  • Knowledge of Augmentative Communication support strategies
  • Ability to collaborate with school-based teams

Bring specialized student support, collaborative programming, and disability experience to Northern Secondary School’s temporary educational assistant assignment.