Cupe 2331 Supply Educational Assistant 2024-2025

**YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD**

**CUPE 2331 Supply Educational Assistant**

**$ 36.00 per hour**

**Position Summary**:
Under the direction and supervision of the School Principal, the Supply Educational Assistant is assigned to assist teachers in a class or classrooms where a special need has been identified to support students in their learning by implementing specific programs as directed by the teacher. Educational Assistants do not independently plan, modify, evaluate lessons, or report on the progress of the students.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Work closely with the staff in providing guidance, emotional support and encouragement to all students, in accordance with the Boards philosophy on mainstreaming.
- Provide opportunities for student success in fostering self-esteem, promoting positive peer and adult interaction and social skills.
- Implement modified programs to allow students to develop meaningful skills within the school and the community.
- Carry out specific programs in language, behaviour management and physical management as established by the teacher and/or specialist.
- Prepare materials in preparation for programs as required by the teachers.
- Assist the student(s) in the provision of personal and medical care, (e.g., dressing, toileting, hygiene, transfers, feeding).
- Assist in supervision of students as outlined in the CUPE 2331 collective agreement.
- Accompany and support students in the community during work placements and excursions.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:
High school graduation plus a 2-year post-secondary education in fields related to development of children and special education (ie. Educational Assistant Diploma, Child & Youth Worker Diploma)

**Experience**:

- A minimum of six months of experience is required.
- Experience working with children and young adults who have special needs.**
**Skills and Competencies**:

- Good communication skills.
- Should be versatile and a team player.
- Training in First Aid and in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention is an asset.
- BMS certified is an asset.
- ASD knowledge.
- Ability to attend to the physical needs of students.**
The above position is posted in accordance with CUPE 2331 Collective Agreement Article 12.01.

**We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.**

**Commitment to Equity**

YCDSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment of diversity and employment equity and is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.

We are proud to have built a culture that thrives on idea-sharing and collaboration, always finding ways to continue to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive work environment.

We are committed to being an equitable employer, providing an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce, including but not limited to, women, persons with visible and invisible disabilities, Indigenous persons, and ethnic visible minorities.

**Accessibility**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC)**

**Mission Statement**

With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.

**Vision Statement**

A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that develops socially responsible global citizens.

**Catholic Education Centre**

**320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1 -**(905) 713-1211**

John De Faveri

Director of Education