Join The Upper Canada District School Board The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations [for people with disabilities]. Under the direction and the supervision of the Principal and in consultation with the Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) and classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant is responsible for the provision of support to students with exceptional needs within the school.

The position involves dealing with confidential information and requires ongoing flexibility and diversity. In support of student learning, teaching, and other skilled staff, the responsibilities are many and varied and include any or all of the following: supporting the instruction of individual and/or groups of students in an academic and/or integrated class environment, overseeing special education students and implementing special education programs related to behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs, where required.

Education & Experience: Incumbents must possess a secondary school diploma and two year or three year Community College Diploma in one of the following: Child & Youth Worker, Registered Early Childhood Educator*, Behavioral Science Technician, Educational Assistant, Developmental Services Worker or Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse, Registered Nursing Assistant or Registered Practical Nurse Bachelor Degrees in Child Studies, Sociology and Psychology will be recognized.

Behaviour Management

Systems (BMS) training/certification is an asset. *Related work experience would be an asset.



Possesses individual knowledge and skills applied in the support of student behaviour, communication, intellectual or physical needs (e.g. sign language, non-violent crisis intervention, behaviour management skills) Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of specific social/emotional and physical needs of students with learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, developmental disabilities, or physical challenges Working knowledge of word processing, Internet, e-mail and related educational computer programs Ability to interact appropriately with students, parents, co-workers, Board personnel and community agencies Ability to act as both a team player and independently with minimal supervision Your completed application on Apply to Education must include the following: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our HR Department via the email provided in Apply to Education. These candidates will be invited to attend a virtual live interview via Microsoft Teams.

All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a satisfactory to the Board criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening. As an FYI only at this stage in the process regarding references: If you have or are currently working for another School Board, we will require a reference from your Principal/Supervisor. The UCDSB does not accept colleagues as references nor does it accept personal references.

The UCDSB may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select and/or assess applicants in the hiring process. Please do not obtain or upload a Police Record/ Criminal Record Check with your application.

📌 Upper Canada District School Board Occasional Educational Assistant List (Brockville)
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