Educational Assistant Special Education

Support exceptional-needs students as an Educational Assistant at Almonte District High School or Almonte Intermediate School. Apply behaviour and communication skills.

Under Principal supervision and consultation with the Learning Resource Teacher and classroom teacher, this Educational Assistant supports individual and group instruction. You will implement special education programs addressing behaviour, communication, intellectual, or physical needs. The work requires confidentiality, flexibility, and knowledge of learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, developmental disabilities, or physical challenges. You will also contribute to student learning and professional staff support.

• Support instruction in academic and integrated class environments
• Implement programs addressing behavioural and communication needs
• Maintain student progress, behaviour, and program records
• Supervise students throughout school environments for safety
• Support adaptive and assistive technology use

• Secondary school diploma and relevant two or three year diploma
• Knowledge of exceptional students’ social, emotional, and physical needs
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to remain calm and non-confrontational under pressure
• High confidentiality, diplomacy, tact, and discretion

Bring student support, special education, behaviour management, and communication skills to Educational Assistant work with UCDSB students.