LTO EA Level D - Extended Day After School

Position: LTO EA Level D - Extended Day After School - 7.5 hrs/wk
This posting is open to WRDSB employees who are members of the EA Association as well as external applicants. This is a current vacancy.

All LTO assignments are subject to a revised end date with 2-weeks notice.

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, as well as alternative and continuing education sites. WRDSB is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well-being of all students through partnering with staff, parents, families, caregivers and communities to promote success in learning and life. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s website at

Qualifications / Requirements
A condition of employment as an EA/CYW with the Waterloo Region District School Board requires that one must pass a Physical Demands test. All job offers will be conditional on the candidate passing all components of this test. This applies to any EA/CYW that does not already have Permanent/LTO level D hours.

Wage range $29.85-$36.81/hour depending on experience.

Educational Assistant Qualifications

Certified Teachers

Educational Assistant Diploma or Educational Support Diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution

Developmental Service Worker (DSW) from an accredited post‑secondary institution

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited post‑secondary institution

Social Services Diploma (SSW) from an accredited post‑secondary institution

Alternative EA Qualifications with Experience

Post‑secondary degree in Sociology from an accredited post‑secondary institution AND a minimum of one (1) year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience.

Minimum six (6) month diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution in a child‑related discipline AND a minimum of one (1) year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience.

Minimum six (6) month certificate from an accredited educational institution in a child‑related discipline AND a minimum of one (1) year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. This could include but is not limited to programs such as the St. Louis Adult Learning certificate program. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience.

Post‑secondary degree/diploma from an accredited post‑secondary institution that is complementary to supporting special needs children as solely determined by the Board AND a minimum of one (1) year (1,224) hours of related work experience preferably directly supporting special needs children. In lieu of relevant related work experience, the Board may consider significant relevant volunteer experience.

Assets

A valid Behaviour Management Systems certification

Proven ability and recent experience in working with students with special needs and behavioural disabilities is strongly preferred and school‑based experience

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training

Lifting/Positioning Training

Professional Requirements
Under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, S.O. 2014, c. 11, Sched. 1 and Ontario Regulation 137/15 for staff screening and police record checks, Employees (DECEs, EAs, CYWs) working in licensed child care programs are required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) issued by a Police Service on or before every fifth anniversary after the date of the most recent vulnerable sector check.

In addition, employees are required to complete an annual offence declaration. Educators working in Before and After School Programs are required to complete a request for VSC through your local police service and submit your original electronic copy to care‑ for review.

Employees are required to have a valid first aid and CPR certificate and/or be registered to update their training within the year.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
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