1.0 Temporary Educational Assistant - Under 90 days
Francis Pegahmagabow Elementary School
Effective Immediately until the return of the employee
The Educational Assistant duties of this position are likely to include, but are not limited to, working with students with autism, behaviouralexceptionalities,physicaland developmentaldisabilities.The positionwillinvolve working as a team member in a special education program, delivering alternative program goals, therapy goals, sensory breaks, toileting support, communication needs, and outings.
Qualifications
- Two-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in the social services field
Knowledge/Skills Required:
- Experience working with a variety of student exceptionalities including but not limited to: medically complex, autism, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities
- Broad knowledge of a variety of support strategies includingABA(Applied Behavioural Analysis), Behaviour Management Systems,CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) and Augmentative Communication
- Demonstrated ability to effectively support students in transitionand/orimplement programmingin consultation withclassroomteacher, central behavioural support team and respective therapistsi.e. speech, sensory, occupational,physiotherapy
- Knowledge and respect for Indigenous teachings and culture
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school-based team
Rate of Pay: $20.80 per hour plus vacation pay and appliable statutory holiday pay
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada The Near North District School Board is committed to supporting an inclusive andaccessible setting. Accessibility standards address issues that pose major barriers for people with disabilities (i.e. physical barrier, information or communication barrier, etc.). Please ask us howwe may help you by contacting :
Human Resources Department,Near North District School Board
963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110North Bay, ON P1B 8H1