Supporting Student Success as an Educational Assistant

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada York Region District School Board Full time

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have also completed Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, TCI, and/or Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training. It is essential to include copies of your diploma(s) and/or certificates that are applicable to the qualifications of an Educational Assistant.

The Jordan's Principle / Inuit Child First Initiative constitutes a Special Program pursuant to Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code. This program aims to relieve hardships associated with a historically disadvantaged group and assist Indigenous students to achieve equal opportunity in education.

As an Educational Assistant, you will be uniquely placed to support the goals and needs of the program. Required Skills and Abilities include:

  • DSW/CYW
  • Autism experience
  • Assistive Technology
  • Behaviour Modification
  • Behaviour Management Systems
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Computer Skills
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Prepared to assist with toileting
  • Yard duty

Additional Comments: Regular Classroom Support

Eligibility: In accordance with the Student Support Personnel's Collective Agreement, O.S.S.T.F. District 25, and further to Articles 23.04 and 23:07, qualified regular part-time employees are eligible to increase their status and apply to part-time term vacancies if it does not interfere with their regular assignment, subject to Article 13:03.

Salary: If a term assignment is less than the school year, the hourly rate is $23.45 + 4% vacation pay and eligibility for benefits. If the term assignment is for the full school year, the hourly rate is $24.39 and enrollment in the Board's term benefit plans (subject to terms of Collective Agreement).

Application Process: The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Applytoeducation (ATE) to manage applications for job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account. Please ensure your resume is in the Board-approved format before submitting your application. A copy of the template can be found on SSP conference on GEM. External applicants will submit via applytoeducation.com by providing a cover letter and resume. Please clearly indicate on your resume your full-time and/or part-time regular work experience with school-aged children.

Equitable Recruitment: Applications will be considered in accordance with the terms of the Student Support Professionals' Collective Agreement and in accordance with Policy P.146.HR Equitable Recruitment, Hiring and Promotion.

Personal Information: Personal information gathered through the application process is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, RSO 1980, c302 (as amended), and will be used to determine the qualification for employment with the OCDSB.

Work Environment: OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families, and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value, and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa.

Accommodations: If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to casualssp@ocdsb.ca at any time.

Our Mission: Educating for Success - Building Brighter Futures Together



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