Educational Assistants

**EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS (CASUAL)**

The Board is currently seeking qualified Educational Assistants to join our dynamic, caring team. Daily assignments are offered on an as needed basis. There are also frequent opportunities for long term assignments. Sudbury Catholic offers many opportunities for professional development and growth.

Educational Assistants are valuable members of the school team, playing a crucial role in fostering equitable and inclusive classrooms and school environments. They support student strengths, address needs, and promote overall well-being, and encourage and nurture student independence.

Educational Assistants are assigned to schools primarily to support students who have intensive and/or complex needs based on Health/Medical, Adaptive Functioning, Communication and Behaviour/Safety.

**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 Individual Education Plan, Behaviour and Medical Safety Plans and Behaviour Management Plans

**Skills and Abilities**
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- High levels of patience, compassion and resilience
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent negotiation and mediation skills
- Ability to be responsive to the needs of students with exceptionalities
- High level of confidentiality
- 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 is essential

**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)
- Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals

**Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Abilities**
- Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) certification
- First Aid Certification & CPR Certification
- Experience in a classroom setting would be considered an asset

Hourly rate of pay is $29.60.

Our Board is committed to providing safe environments for our students and staff. Should you receive an offer of employment you will be required to submit an acceptable Police Record Vulnerable Sector Check and complete the Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training (online) prior to the commencement of any employment duties.

As part of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board is committed to building a diverse and qualified workforce which reflects and serves the needs of its students and its communities, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Board.

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.