Permanent Educational Assistants

Job Description

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS

Full-time, Permanent Positions

(various positions/locations available)

Our School Board is host to and celebrates diverse cultures and is comprised of dedicated staff committed to high quality education that inspires and promotes lifelong learning. The Board is currently seeking Educational Assistants to join our dynamic team.

Educational Assistants (EA) help support educational programs in elementary and secondary schools. They play an increasingly vital role in today’s classroom. The EAs key role is to support individual students, or groups of students. They work under the guidance of teachers and under the supervision of the Principal.

Required
Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

Education /
Certification
- College Diploma in Child and Youth Care Worker (CYW), Developmental Service

Worker (DSW), Educational Assistant (EA) or a College Diploma/University Degree
in a related field

Required
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of Personal Health Information Protection Act
- Broad knowledge of child and youth development
- Broad knowledge of assistive devices
- Working knowledge of the IEP, Behaviour Safety Plans and Behaviour Management

Plans an asset

Experience
Required
- One year experience in related field

Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- High levels of patience
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and mediation skills
- Ability to be sensitive to the needs of students with exceptionalities
- Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners
- High level of attention to confidentiality
- Ability to provide attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to effectively communicate and relate to people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times is essential
- Ability to provide regular attendance

Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Assisting students as required (e.g. repetitive bending, assisting children with carrying their belongings, and transferring and positioning students)
- Assisting with carrying out treatment programs/individual education plans
- Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Abilities
- Behaviour management certification
- CPI certification
- First Aid Certification & CPR Certification
- Experience in a classroom setting would be considered an asset

Salary range is $28.40 to $35.48 per hour, with a comprehensive benefit package.

Our board is committed to providing safe environments for our students and staff. Please note that the conditions of employment include an acceptable Police Record Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as the certificate of completion for the Ministry of Labour Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training (available on-line).

All applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes. For questions about this collection of information please contact Human Resources Services at (705) 673-5620.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, or if you have questions about this collection of information, please contact Human Resources Services at (705) 673-5620.

Thank you for your interest in Sudbury Catholic Schools.

**Mission**: To realize each student’s potential within our inclusive Catholic learning community by nurturing and developing their mind, body and spirit.

**Vision**: Leaders in Learning and Faith