Educational Assistant

TEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF THE DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Educational

Assistants provide support to students to achieve success in academic,

behavior, social, life skills and co-op situations. Working as part of a

multidisciplinary team, Educational Assistants contribute to the learning

development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive

environment.

Educational Assistant positions can be physically

demanding positions. Position requirements may include, providing students with

assistance for toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, transferring,

positioning and mobility as required. Educational Assistant positions may

rotate through the school to meet the needs of students in multiple groupings

and in a variety of grade levels.

Required

**Qualifications for all Educational Assistant (EA) positions**:
ALL positions require a relevant university degree, or a

two-year college diploma in the human services field (Behavioural Sciences - related to ABA, Child and Youth Worker,

Child Care Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education,

Educational Assistant - Special Needs Support, Human Services Administration,

Registered Nurse, Sign Language Communicator, Sign Language Interpreter, Social

Service Worker, or an Ontario Teaching Certificate). In addition, the majority of positions

require Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training, excellent communication,

interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work as a

member of an interdisciplinary team.

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job fact sheet for Educational Assistant.

**Special details for this position**:
**Required**: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) County Class. BMS training is required. Experience working with students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is a physically demanding position. Ability to implement behaviour management plans. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be worn. Toileting and lifting are required. Experience with data tracking and using positive reinforcement techniques is considered an asset.

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS HALF-DAYS IN THE ASD COUNTY CLASS, PLUS HALF-TIME IN REGULAR CLASSROOM

This position will be paid an additional $2296.35, pro-rated to the FTE, in compensation per year. EA’s who accept this position will be committed to the role for he two year commitment for ASD Classes.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.