Supply​/Casual Educational Assistant

Rate of Pay: $29.51 + 4% vacation pay.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with students with Special Needs (specifically physical and intellectual disabilities and behavioural or other learning difficulties). The Educational Assistant, as a professional and integral member of the school team, is responsible for the provision of academic, physical and emotional support to students with exceptional needs within the school in order to encourage student independence and the development of unique talents of individual students.

Providing academic, physical and emotional support to students with Special Needs, encouraging independence, and facilitating the development of unique talents.

• Relevant training (for example, non-violent crisis intervention, conflict training)
• Experience working with students with Special Needs and with students who are exhibiting severe behavioural/emotional difficulties.
• Proven ability, experience and skill in working as a member of a team.
• College Diploma in a related field of study or University Degree or an Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate.
• 2 years prior experience with Special Needs students.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in dealing with children and adolescents.

As a temporary measure to facilitate post-pandemic recruitment, the SMCDSB 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.

A Pastoral Reference is not required.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

Applicants are required by legislation to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER