Educational Assistant Supply List Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career as an Educational Assistant (EA) with the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB). See below for "Definitions" of Casual Employee (Supply). The SCDSB is hiring applicants with an interest in providing quality services and programming to students across Simcoe County.

To support all students to achieve success and reach their potential, the board is seeking Educational Assistants who have experience working with children and youth in a wide variety of settings, including schools and/or in the community. Ideally, applicants should be flexible, willing to take on a variety of roles and able to attend to the various needs of our students which include toileting, lifting, feeding and physical intervention . Assist students with personal and medical care in accordance with board policies/procedures/Special Education Plan which may include administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting, hygiene, assistance with mobility, lifting and positioning.

Supervise and assist individuals or groups of students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips, excursions, bus and/or taxi arrivals and other situations as required. Assist in the preparation or modification of programs and/or materials. Provide direct intervention, in accordance with student’s IEP and Safety Plan, in managing behavioural and immediate safety needs of students using the principles of Behaviour Management Systems (BMS).

Assist with ongoing assessment of student programs and writing daily anecdotal reports and records as required. Support students in community integration and work placements.



Work as an active member of the school team to ensure the safety and success of all students.

Education, Experience and Qualifications: Training in de-escalation strategies (including BMS certification) and lifting/transferring will be provided. AS A TEMPORARY MEASURE TO FACILITATE POST-PANDEMIC RECRUITMENT, THE SCDSB WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH ANY TWO (2) YEAR DIPLOMA FROM A MINISTRY-ACCREDITED COLLEGE, AND ANY THREE (3) YEAR DEGREE FROM A MINISTRY-ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY, OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. Working as a supply or temporary Educational Assistant will provide experience in our schools, however it is not a prerequisite to being hired into a permanent position.

School operational hours could start as early as 7:30 a.m. The board highly recommends that employees accept as many shifts as possible throughout the year to encourage advancement within the board.

Casual

Employee (Supply): Defined as an employee who works on a daily supply basis, to replace daily absences for up to 11 days.

Short Term Temporary

Employee (Temporary): Defined as an employee in a short-term temporary assignment which is 12 or more consecutive days in the same term assignment. Temporary staff are generally replacing a permanent employee.

Long Term Temporary Occasional

Employees (LTO):



Defined as an employee in a long-term occasional temporary posted position of 6 months or greater. Temporary staff are generally replacing a permanent employee who is absent on an approved leave of absence (e.g. pregnancy, parental, educational or medical leave).

Permanent Employees : Defined as permanent full-time (35 hours weekly) or part time permanent staff. All fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board. ** Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Recent hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment.

All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment.

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