Educational Assistant, Special Needs

3 weeks ago

Brampton, Canada Peel District School Board Full time

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Job Summary

Additional Details of Assignment:
Special Needs EA K-5.

If FTE is less than 1.0, work schedule details are:

Key Responsibilities

Supporting students with special needs including physical and development needs (e.g. ASD, DD, CP, Down Syndrome). Special needs students may also require support with behavioural needs. Duties may include toileting, lifting, transferring, feeding, dressing and personal hygiene.   

All EA assignments are Level 3 unless otherwise noted.

Qualifications

All Peel District School Board Educational Assistants must have appropriate post-secondary certification in one of the areas outlined below and directly related experience. 

Suggested appropriate qualifications include:

  • Advanced Studies in Special Needs in addition to basic Early
  • Childhood Education (E.C.E.)
  • Autism and Behavioural Science
  • Bachelor of Applied Science – Major in Child, Youth and Family
  • Behavioural Science Technology
  • Child and Youth Worker (C.Y.W.)
  • Child and Youth Worker Degree
  • Child Care Worker (C.C.W.)
  • Community Service Worker (Formerly Social Service Worker) (C.S.W.)
  • Community Worker Program
  • Corrections Worker Diploma/Community and Justice Studies
  • Designated Early Childhood Educators (Registration – Ontario
  • College of Early Childhood Educators E.C.E.)
  • Developmental Disabilities Worker (D.D.W)
  • Developmental Service Worker (D.S.W.)
  • Early Childhood Education Degree
  • Early Childhood Education Diploma (E.C.E.)
  • Educational Assistant/Support (E.A / E.S.)
  • Exceptionalities in Human Learning
  • Intervenor for Deaf-Blind Persons
  • Psychology Degree
  • Registered Nurse (R.N.)
  • Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N.)
  • Social Service Worker (S.S.W.)
  • Social Work Degree
  • Sociology Degree

 *Transcripts may be requested to support relevant course detail.  Candidates must also be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position to support our children with special needs which may include toileting, lifting, transferring and personal care. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment. 

Additional Skills & Assets
  • School-based experience is an asset.
Careers with the Peel District School Board

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism
The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g. an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance. We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

Criminal Background Check
Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check prior to commencing employment. Please review the requirements for the Criminal Background Check.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position. All communication to applicants regarding this job posting, including an invitation to complete skills assessments and/or a job interview if applicable, will be made through email. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their email as listed on their TalentLink account.

Land Acknowledgement

The land upon which we work, live and sustain ourselves is the ancestral and treaty lands of the Miichizaagiig Anishinaabek also known today as the Mississaugas of the Credit, the rightful caretakers and title holders of this land. We also recognize the rich pre-contact history and relationships which include the Anishinaabek and the Onkwehonwe. Since European Contact, this land continues to be home to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. As responsible community members, we value the diversity, dignity and worth of all people. Colonialism displaced and dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their ancestral lands and continues to deny their basic human rights, dignities and freedoms. We are committed to learning true history to reconcile, make reparations and fulfill our treaty obligations to the Original Peoples and our collective responsibilities to the land, water, animals, and each other for future generations.

Discover why you should consider a career with us

Additional Notes

As part of the application process, please submit proof of your post-secondary certification by including a copy of your certification (degree or diploma) in your application.

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