Casual Educational Assistant Hamilton

3 days ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) Full-time

Support students with diverse needs as a Casual Educational Assistant with HWDSB in Hamilton, using behaviour strategies and specialized learning support.

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board seeks Educational Assistants for casual daily work and long-term occasional assignments. You will assist teacher-directed instruction, encourage peer interactions, and help students access learning environments. The work supports physical, intellectual, behavioural, and learning needs, including multiple disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide safe support for students with diverse needs
  • Assist teacher-directed instruction and special education supports
  • Encourage peer interaction, independence, and school participation
  • Record observations and support behaviour tracking with teachers
  • Assist with feeding, toileting, dressing, lifting, and repositioning

Requirements:

  • Educational Assistant or related diploma, or equivalent experience
  • Experience supporting youth ages three to twenty-one
  • Training in BMS, ASD, assistive technology, Braille, or CPR
  • Ability to support medical Plans of Care
  • Availability for immediate work and forty shifts yearly

Bring student support, behaviour strategy, communication, and personal-care skills to Educational Assistant assignments across HWDSB schools.