Classroom Assistant

**(Competition PDSB24-144)** “We are recruiting to fill two (2) Seasonal positions for the Elementary program.” Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf is a community-based bilingual/bicultural School for the Deaf, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, language, cultural and social needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career and would like to be part of a specialized team recognized as leaders in the field of Deaf education then consider this exciting employment opportunity. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: - work with students who are Deaf in a classroom setting; - work in a multi-disciplinary setting; - assist in providing individual and group programs to students who are Deaf; - assist with physical needs of students; - follow up on specialized programs set up by other agencies/professionals; - assist in program preparation and materials. **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - Community College certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child - related field; - Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff using American Sign Language (ASL); - Current certification in CPR and First Aid. **Skills and Qualifications**:** Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements**: - demonstrated experience working with students who are deaf and may have other emotional and behavioural disorders; - demonstrated experience implementing academic and prescribed behaviour management programs in the classroom; - knowledge of education terms and strategies as they relate to students with behavioural and educational exceptionalities; - knowledge of child development and an understanding of caring for students with special needs; - excellent communications skills, written English and American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate effectively with students and staff; - knowledge of relevant legislation /policies /procedures /guidelines/practices that address student care and safety; - excellent analytical, problem solving and observation skills to identify students' needs/difficulties; - ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team; - ability and willingness to assist special needs students as required. **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check **Compensation Group**: - Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions - **Schedule**: - 4**Category**: - Education and Training**Posted on**: - Thursday, September 26, 2024**Note**: Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.