Educational Assistant Special Needs Support
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Support students with exceptional needs as an Educational Assistant at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board in a 100% term assignment. Apply autism experience and collaborative problem solving daily.
Working under the Principal, you will support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, and other learning needs. The assignment includes academic support, special programs, assistive technology, and collaboration with teaching and professional staff. Flexibility is essential when supporting varied student requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with autism and developmental disabilities
- Provide academic support and implement special programs
- Assist deaf, hard of hearing, and visually impaired students
- Complete physiotherapy exercises, stretches, lifting, and toileting
- Participate actively in bi-weekly swim programming
Requirements:
- Community college diploma in DSW, CYW, or equivalent
- One to two years related school-aged special needs experience
- Autism experience and behaviour modification knowledge
- Training in crisis intervention, TCI, or BMS
- Ability to observe, record, and chart behaviour data
Bring educational support, autism experience, and behaviour management skills to students served by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
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