Support students with exceptional needs as an Educational Assistant at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board in a 50% term assignment. Apply autism experience, assistive technology, and behavioural support skills.
Working under the Principal, you will support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and speech or language issues. The assignment provides regular classroom support within the general population. Duties involve collaboration with teachers and other qualified staff, confidential information, and ongoing flexibility. You may support academic learning, special programs, communication access, and physiotherapy exercises. Knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum, Dragon, and Kurzweil is an asset.
Key Responsibilities: Support students with exceptional needs in classroom settings




Implement special programs and provide academic support
Assist with physiotherapy exercises, stretches, and pool programs
Modify programs for learning and communication needs
Observe, record, and chart behaviour data
Requirements: Community college diploma in DSW, CYW, or equivalent
One to two years’ related school-aged experience
Autism experience and behaviour modification knowledge
Completed crisis intervention or behaviour management training
Ability to assist with lifting, toileting, and feeding
Bring dependable classroom support, autism knowledge, and collaborative problem-solving skills to OCDSB students with exceptional needs.

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📌 Educational Assistant Special Needs Support (Ontario)
🏢 Ottawa Carleton District School Board
📍 Ontario