Supply Educational Assistant Broader Qualifications

Position: SUPPLY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - *NEW* BROADER QUALIFICATIONS
Location: Midhurst

Educational Assistant Supply List  Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career as an  Educational Assistant (EA)  with the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB).
Applicants will be considered for the Supply Educational Assistant List. The SCDSB is hiring applicants with an interest in providing quality services and programming to students across Simcoe County. To support all students to achieve success and reach their potential, the board is seeking Educational Assistants who have experience working with children and youth in a wide variety of settings, including schools and/or in the community.

Educational Assistants support students with a variety of strengths and needs. Ideally, applicants should be flexible, willing to take on a variety of roles and able to attend to the various needs of our students such as toileting, lifting, feeding, and physical intervention.
Responsibilities   Assist students with personal and medical care in accordance with board policies, procedures, and Special Education Plans. This may include the administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting, hygiene, assistance with mobility, lifting and positioning.
Supervise and assist individuals or groups of students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips, excursions, bus and/or taxi arrivals, and other situations as required.
Assist in the preparation or modification of programs and/or materials.
Provide direct intervention, in accordance with a student’s IEP and Safety Plan, in managing behavioural and immediate safety needs of students using the principles of Behaviour Management Systems (BMS).
Assist with ongoing assessment of student programs and write daily anecdotal reports and records as required.
Attend meetings and participate in professional development sessions as required.
Support students in community integration and work placements.
Work as an active member of the school team to ensure the safety and success of all students.
Education, Experience and Qualifications   Post‑secondary diploma or degree.
Related experience.
Training in de‑escalation strategies (including BMS certification) and lifting/transferring will be provided.
Proficient verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team are required.
New Broader Qualifications  As a temporary measure to facilitate post‑pandemic recruitment, the SCDSB will accept applications from candidates with any two‑year diploma from a ministry‑accredited college, and any three‑year degree from a ministry‑accredited university, or a combination of education and experience.
Additional Information   Working as a supply or temporary Educational Assistant will provide experience in our schools, however it is not a prerequisite to being hired into a permanent position.
School operational hours could start as early as 7:30 a.m. and end as late as 4:30 p.m. The board highly recommends that employees accept as many shifts as possible throughout the year to encourage advancement within the board.
Definitions    Casual Employee (Supply) :
Defined as an employee who works on a daily supply basis, to replace daily absences for up to 11 days.
Short Term Temporary Employee (Temporary) :
Defined as an employee in a short‑term temporary assignment which is 12 or more consecutive days in the same term assignment. Temporary staff are generally replacing a permanent employee. Eligible for the sick leave plan after 12 days.
Long Term Temporary Occasional Employees (LTO) :
Defined as an employee in a long‑term occasional temporary posted position of 6 months or greater. Temporary staff are generally replacing a permanent employee who is absent on an approved leave of absence (e.g. pregnancy, parental, educational or medical leave). Eligible for the benefit plan after 4 months.
Permanent Employees :
Defined as permanent full‑time (35 hours weekly) or part‑time permanent staff. Entitled to benefit and sick leave plan upon hire.
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