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 professional 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 cooperative problem-solving skills to OCDSB students with exceptional needs.

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