Educational Assistant Autism Support Ottawa
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Support students with exceptional needs as an Educational Assistant at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board in a regular classroom setting. Apply autism experience and assistive technology skills.
This 10.0% term assignment requires 17.5 hours weekly, from 8:30am to 4:10pm. Working under the Principal, you will collaborate with teaching and professional staff. Support includes Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and speech or language issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Assist students with developmental disabilities
- Modify programs and support student learning
- Implement special programs and academic support
- Observe, record, and chart behaviour data
Requirements:
- Community college diploma in Developmental Services Worker or equivalent
- One to two years related school experience
- Autism experience and assistive technology skills
- Behaviour Management Systems or crisis training
- Ability to assist with toileting and lifting
Bring autism support, collaborative problem solving, and behaviour management skills to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.