Education Support Assistant

3 days ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Waterloo Region District School Board Full time
Job Description

This position is open to current WRDSB employees who are members of the EA Association, as well as external applicants. To be eligible, staff must not already be in an LTO that would conflict with this posting. All Long Term Occasional assignments are subject to a revised end date with two weeks' notice.

A condition of employment as an EA/CYW requires passing a Physical Demands test. Job offers will be conditional on candidates passing all components of this test. This applies to any EA/CYW without Permanent/LTO level D hours.

We seek an experienced and skilled Education Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work directly with students with special needs, providing support and accommodations to enhance their learning experience. If you have a passion for working with children and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

- Provide educational and emotional support to students with special needs
- Assist teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavioural Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a safe and inclusive learning environment

Requirements:

- Certified Teachers Educational Assistant Diploma or Educational Support Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Developmental Service Worker (DSW) from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Social Services Diploma (SSW) from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Alternative EA Qualifications with Experience:
- Post-secondary degree in Sociology from an accredited post-secondary institution AND a minimum of one year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience.
- Minimum six month diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution in a child-related discipline AND a minimum of one year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children.
- Minimum six month certificate from an accredited educational institution in a child-related discipline AND a minimum of one year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children.
- Post-secondary degree/diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution that is complementary to supporting special needs children as solely determined by the Board AND a minimum of one year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children.

Assets:

- A valid Behaviour Management Systems certification
- Proven ability and recent experience in working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred and school-based experience
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Training
- Lifting/Positioning Training

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We strive to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
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