Casual Education Assistants - Board

Position: Casual Education Assistant

Hours of Work: Casual

Rate of Pay: $29.14/hour (Qualified) & $26.14/hour (Unqualified)

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

As one of the area’s largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.

Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

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Under the supervision of the Principal, and in accordance with the Board Special Education Plan, assists designated students with activities of a special program, including modification and preparation of materials and activities. Provides observation and assessment data, record keeping, care and assistance, as well as medically necessary interventions (e.g. catheterization suctioning) and physical assistance when necessary. The position involves working in partnership within the school as a whole, supporting all students and dealing with and maintaining confidential information.

Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent required, as well as one of the following:
Diploma in Teacher Aide or Education Assistant, Child Care Worker Diploma, Developmental Services Worker Program, Children's Services Program, Early Childhood Education program, or an equivalent diploma or certificate program as determined by the Board. Recognized training as a Teacher Aide/Special Education Assistant or a Teachers' Certificate with Special Education, Core
1. Board approved crisis prevention training is required.

Incumbent works in a classroom environment with frequent interruptions and varying noise levels. Moderate physical effort normally required including routine walking, sitting or standing. Occasional heavy effort may be required in lifting, transporting, toileting or restraining students. Constant hearing/speech communication is necessary as is frequent visual concentration. Fine motor activities are required i.e. keyboarding, scribing, etc.

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is understood that all employees do not necessarily perform the same duties.

KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.