Assistant for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Position

4 weeks ago

Aurora, Ontario, Canada York Region District School Board Full time
Job Summary:

The York Region District School Board is seeking a qualified Support Staff for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students to provide access to the curriculum and educational environment for students who are deaf/hard of hearing. The successful candidate will work in a variety of settings, facilitating the integration of students who are deaf/hard of hearing with their peers in regular classes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide support in a variety of settings, facilitating the integration of students who are deaf/hard of hearing with their peers in regular classes.
  • Serve as a support person to the teacher of the deaf in the development, review of progress and implementation of students ́ Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.).
  • Deliver interventions or strategies as set out in the I.E.P. as established by teachers, in consultation with other resource staff.
  • Assist with the supervision of students and assist students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, excursions, bus and taxi arrival and departures and work placements.
  • Assist students with personal and medical care in accordance with current Board Policy (#: 662.0) and procedure which may include administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting, clean catheterization, hygiene, lifting and positioning and assistance with mobility.
  • Assist the teacher in dealing with behavioural needs of the students as outlined in Memo S33.
  • Liaise between the teacher of the deaf and regular teachers regarding any issues arising in regular classes which may impact on student progress (i.e. student skill development; behaviour, peer interactions, etc.)
  • Assist in writing daily anecdotal reports, record and help with on-going reporting of student's programs, and act as a resource person for parent/teacher interviews.
  • Work as an active member of the school team to ensure safety, success and facilitated communication.
  • Provide assistance for focused learning and notetaking services for students who are deaf/hard of hearing as necessary.
  • Attend meetings as requested.
  • Attend professional development sessions/training as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Secondary School Graduation Diploma with two years of post-secondary education in a related discipline is required.
  • Minimum one year experience is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • A general working knowledge of computers and Board approved software is required.

Additional Information:
The York Region District School Board is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community and to providing a work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at careers@yrdsb.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that the York Region District School Board is a smoke-free and scent-free environment.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and students.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board.

The PVSC and E-PIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months.

Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment.

Should you go through the E-PIC process, it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction.

Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services.

All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application.

Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process

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