DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR:

Supply Educational Assistant

The DSBN is asupportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to life – you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to students reaching their full potential.

We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

POSITION: Supply Educational Assistant / Long-term Occasional

LOCATION: DSBN Elementary & Secondary Schools in the Niagara Region

RATE OF PAY: $198.04 per day (including 4%vacation pay)

SCHEDULE: On-call working up to 35 hours per week (10-month position working from September to June)

Position Summary:

Supply Educational Assistants support students with diverse needs such as Autism, behavioural concerns, and students requiring Total Care.

As a Supply Educational Assistant, you will have the autonomy to determine your availability and preferred work locations, allowing you to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle. This flexibility extends to choosing the days you want to work, promoting a positive work/life balance. Additionally,you will have the opportunity to contribute to an OMERS Pension paving the way for long-term financial security.

The DSBN provides opportunitiesfor long-term placements that could lead to full-time permanent employment.



This means you can build a rewarding and stable career within the organization. Benefit from the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities offered at the DSBN.

Interested applicants must have:

- Proven Experience: Showcase your hands-on experience working withstudents with special education needs across various age groups, preferably within a school environment.

- Cooperative Spirit: Demonstrateyour ability to collaborate with classroom teachers.Your contribution to establishing a positive classroomenvironment is crucialfor fosteringan atmosphere of growth and support.

- Comprehensive Student Support Skills: Highlightyour skills in providing support across personal care, feeding, lifting, diapering, toileting, mobility, communication, and life skills. Your multifaceted approach ensures students receive the holistic assistancethey need.

- Behavioural Expertise: Showcase your in-depth understanding of positivebehaviour supports, including proficiency in Applied Behaviour Analysis strategies.Your expertise contributes to maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.

- Classroom Management:



Illustrate your proven ability to handle classroom managementand emergency situations with poise,your quick and appropriateactions based on established board policies and procedures make you a reliable asset.

- Effective Communication: Emphasize your ability to communicatewith sensitivity and courtesy.Whether interacting with children, parents, staff, or others, your effective communication skills create a positiveand inclusiveatmosphere.

- Adherence to Protocols: Highlightyour proven track record of following policiesand procedures in an appropriate and timely manner. Your commitment to adherence ensures a smooth operation within the established guidelines.

- Commitment to Confidentiality: Illustrate your unwavering commitment to confidentiality. Your understanding of the importance of discretion is fundamental in creating a safe and trustworthy learning environment.

- Valuable Experience: Previous experience in an Educational Assistant role within diverse classroom settingsis a notable asset, demonstrating your ability to navigate various educational environments.

- Mobility and Dedication: Access to reliable transportation, coupled with your enthusiasmto work in multipleDSBN school locations throughouttheNiagara region.

- Physical Agility: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods. Your capability to move and carry equipment for program activities is an essential contribution.

- Supportive Strength: Showcase your commitment to the well-being of students by demonstrating your capacity to physically assist children, including lifting. Your dedication may involve meeting physical demands analysis when necessary.

- Emergency Preparedness: Preferredcertification in Standard First Aid/CPR and Nonviolent Cri

📌 Contract/Term,Occasional/TTOC (St. Catharines)
🏢 District School Board of Niagara
📍 St. Catharines